Colombia El Vergel Estate Guava Banana Natural Anaerobic MicroLot
Tolima, Colombia | Natural Anaerobic | 250g – $34
Overview:
A rare, boundary-pushing micro-lot from the celebrated El Vergel Estate, this coffee is a masterclass in Colombian innovation and terroir. Crafted through a meticulous natural anaerobic process, it delivers a cup that’s bursting with tropical fruit and layered complexity—crafted for the culinary curious and the true coffee explorer.
Origin Story:
El Vergel Estate, nestled on the lush slopes of Tolima, is a beacon of sustainable coffee farming in Colombia. Run by the Bayter family, the estate is dedicated to regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and experimental processing. Our direct partnership ensures not only full traceability but also a shared commitment to soil health and community empowerment.
Cultivation & Harvest:
Cherries are hand-selected at peak ripeness from nutrient-rich, volcanic soils—an environment that encourages vibrant plant health and expressive cup profiles. The Bayter family’s regenerative approach includes shade trees, organic composting, and water conservation, supporting both the land and the people who steward it.
Processing:
This micro-lot undergoes an extended natural anaerobic fermentation, where whole cherries are sealed in oxygen-free tanks for 72 hours before slow sun-drying on raised beds. This careful process intensifies the coffee’s guava and banana notes, amplifies floral aromatics, and creates a juicy, tropical acidity that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Tasting Experience:
Expect a lively, fruit-forward cup with pronounced guava and ripe banana, balanced by floral undertones and a sparkling acidity. The finish is long, clean, and reminiscent of a tropical orchard at sunrise—a conversation-starter for any coffee table.
Why Alpine Roasters:
Roasted to order in Aspen, Colorado, using 100% electric, solar-powered systems—delivering a carbon-negative, chef-worthy coffee experience. Featured at Bosq Aspen and available only in ultra-limited quantities.