Colombia Santa Monica – Green Apple Co‑Fermented Coffee

A crisp, high‑definition Green Apple Co-Fermented Coffee from the visionary producer Jairo Arcila at Santa Monica farm in Quindío. This microlot is a showcase of modern Colombian innovation — bright, sparkling acidity, layered sweetness and a flavour clarity that mirrors the refreshing bite of a fresh Granny Smith apple.

Motobean Coffee Roasters proudly supports Jairo’s experimental processing, and this release stands as one of his most precise and expressive fruit‑infused fermentations to date.

Crisp Innovation: The Green Apple Co‑Fermentation

This coffee’s electric, fruit‑driven profile is created through a meticulously controlled fermentation protocol:

• 48‑Hour Anaerobic Fruit Infusion 100% Castillo cherries ferment in sealed tanks with fresh green apples, allowing the beans to absorb malic acid and fruity esters at a molecular level.
• Pristine Washing After infusion, the beans are carefully washed to maintain clarity and a clean, polished finish.
• Low‑Temperature Drying Slow drying on raised beds preserves delicate aromatics and stabilises moisture for long‑lasting flavour.
• Castillo Varietal Naturally sweet, resilient and the perfect canvas for high‑intensity fruit fermentation.

The result is a cup that is bright, tart, juicy and unmistakably green‑apple driven.

Tasting Notes

• Green Apple – Crisp, vibrant and refreshing
• Lime – Zesty acidity that lifts the cup
• Mandarine & Brown Sugar – A sweet, complex mid‑palate
• Cacao – A grounding, elegant finish
• Character: Electric acidity, clean structure and a polished mouthfeel

Roasted as a Medium‑Light Omni Roast for versatility across filter and espresso.

Origin Details

• Origin: Colombia
• Region: Armenia, Quindio
• Producer:Jairo Arcila
• Varietal: 100% Castillo
• Altitude: High-altitude Quindio terroir
• Processing Method: Anaerobic Fermentation with Green Apple
• Roast Level: Medium-Light (Omni-Roast)

Brew Guide: Highlighting the Malic Acidity

Filter (V60 / Chemex / Batch Brew)

• Dose: 20g (medium‑fine)
• Yield: 300ml
• Time: 3:15

Roaster’s Tip: Use clean, neutral‑mineral water to let the green apple and lime notes shine.

Espresso

• Dose: 24g
• Yield: 45ml
• Time: 29–33 seconds

Roaster’s Tip: Exceptional as a long black. With milk, it softens into flavours reminiscent of a creamy apple turnover with brown sugar.

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