{"product_id":"colombia-el-vergel-estate-banana-co-ferment-coffee","title":"Colombia El Vergel Estate – Banana Co‑Ferment Coffee","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re chasing truly expressive \u003cstrong\u003ebanana co‑ferment coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release from El Vergel Estate is one of the most dialled‑in examples of modern co‑fermentation. The Bayter family’s experimental approach transforms Pink Bourbon into a creamy, dessert‑like cup with unmistakable banana character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Banana Co‑Ferment Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48‑Hour Pre‑Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink Bourbon cherries begin with a sealed 48‑hour pre‑fermentation, building deep sweetness and early complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana + Yeast Co‑Ferment\u003c\/strong\u003e After depulping, the beans — still coated in mucilage — are co‑fermented with yeast and banana flavours. This is the core of the banana co‑ferment coffee profile: creamy texture, fruit esters, and subtle banana undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive‑Day Extended Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e The beans remain immersed in the banana‑mucilage mixture for five days, amplifying sweetness and layering in candy‑like aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Pre‑Drying + Mechanical Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre‑dried under the sun, then finished in static mechanical silos for consistency and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30‑Day Stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e A final resting period allows the banana co‑ferment flavours to integrate fully, creating a smooth, rounded cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy Caramelised Banana • Candy Sweetness • Brown Spice • Milk Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a silky, fruit‑forward profile with playful banana character and a chocolatey finish — a standout example of what banana co‑ferment coffee can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin Detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\u003c\/strong\u003e: El Vergel Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Producers from Tolima, Huila \u0026amp; Caldas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pink Borbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,750 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey + Banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium-Light (Omni-Roast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrew Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo allow the complex anaerobic fermentation to truly shine, we recommend the following precision parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilter (V60 \/ Chemex \/ Batch Brew)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDose:\u003c\/b\u003e 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 300ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e 3:15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEspresso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDose:\u003c\/b\u003e 24g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 45ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e 29–33 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Motobean Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ whole beans","offer_id":58784615202976,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250GB","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58784615235744,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250G_GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58784615268512,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250G_GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58784615301280,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250G_GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58784615334048,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250G_GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58784615366816,"sku":"LP_BANANA_250G_GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ whole beans","offer_id":58784615399584,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KGB","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58784615432352,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KG_GR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58784615465120,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KG_GR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58784615497888,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KG_GR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58784615530656,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KG_GR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58784615563424,"sku":"LP_BANANA_1KG_GR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/5655\/7639\/files\/Coffee_Beans_El_Vergel_Estate_Banana_Co-Ferment_250g.jpg?v=1788047526","url":"https:\/\/www.motobean.com.au\/products\/colombia-el-vergel-estate-banana-co-ferment-coffee","provider":"Motobean Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}