{"product_id":"colombia-el-vergel-estate-caramel-co-fermented-coffee","title":"Colombia El Vergel Estate Caramel Co‑Ferment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sweet, vibrant and aromatic profile from one of Colombia’s most innovative farms. El Vergel Estate Caramel is a honey‑processed, caramel‑co‑fermented coffee crafted by Elías and Shady Bayter — a duo known for pushing flavour development to new heights. Expect a cup that is \u003cstrong\u003esweetly caramelised\u003c\/strong\u003e, lifted by \u003cstrong\u003ebright citric acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with clean \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Caramel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Flavour Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee begins with hand‑picked cherries grown across Colombia’s high‑altitude regions, selected at peak ripeness and delivered to El Vergel Estate. The cherries undergo a \u003cstrong\u003e24‑hour pre‑fermentation in cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, then move into hermetic tanks for \u003cstrong\u003e96 hours of anaerobic co‑fermentation with caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This controlled environment intensifies sweetness, enhances aromatic depth and preserves the coffee’s natural clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, the coffee is mechanically dried for 3–4 days, then stabilised for 30 days in GrainPro to allow the flavours to harmonise and mature. The result is a cup that balances indulgent caramel sweetness with refreshing citrus brightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee tastes uncannily like a \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel milkshake\u003c\/strong\u003e — silky, sweet and dessert‑like, yet still bright and clean. The caramel co‑ferment brings a lush, creamy sweetness that makes every brew feel indulgent without losing the clarity and structure of a specialty Colombian profile. It’s comfort and innovation in one cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Story of Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Vergel Estate’s journey began in 1995 with avocado farming, later shifting to coffee as the Bayter family sought new opportunities. By 2017, they were pioneering experimental processing to bridge the gap between growers and roasters. This vision led to the creation of \u003cstrong\u003eForest Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2019 — now a thriving network of 250 farming families focused on innovation, sustainability and transparent trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Vergel Estate Caramel represents the evolution of that mission: a coffee that celebrates creativity, resilience and the pursuit of extraordinary flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresno, Tolima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elías \u0026amp; Shady Bayter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castillo, Caturra \u0026amp; Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey + Caramel Co-Ferment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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":58748309274784,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58748309307552,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58748309340320,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58748309373088,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58748309405856,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58748309438624,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL250GR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ whole beans","offer_id":58748309471392,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - espresso","offer_id":58748309504160,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - stovetop","offer_id":58748309536928,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - aeropress","offer_id":58748309569696,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - paper filter","offer_id":58748309602464,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ ground - plunger","offer_id":58748309635232,"sku":"ELVERGELCARAMEL1KGR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/5655\/7639\/files\/Colombia_El_Vergel_Estate_Caramel_Co-Ferment_Coffee_Beans_250g.jpg?v=1787610877","url":"https:\/\/www.motobean.com.au\/products\/colombia-el-vergel-estate-caramel-co-fermented-coffee","provider":"Motobean Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}