Farm: Finca Asturias

Origin: Huila, Colombia

Process-type: Washed

Varietal: Sidra

Cup: Elderflower, Rose, Tropical Fruits, Raspberry, Tangerine, Lemon

This Sidra lot was produced by Augusto Ortega on his farm, Finca Asturias, in San Agustin, Huila. Augusto is a highly regarded producer and leader in his community. He founded his farm in 1985 and was one of the first in this region to cultivate coffee. In 2000, he shifted to specialty coffee production.

Sidra is a coveted varietal with high cup quality potential and somewhat unknown origins. It is believed to have originated in the Pichincha province of Ecuador. Some claim Sidra along with Typica Mejorada were created through an effort of Nestlé's where they were developing hybrids using Ethiopian landrace and Bourbon varieties. Some genetic testing has found that it is similar to Ethiopian landrace varietals. Associated cup attributes are super sweet, floral, and fruited.

After being harvested and floated to identify and remove underripe fruit, this lot was de-pulped and dry fermented in oak tanks for 36 hrs before being washed four times and shade dried.

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