{"product_id":"colombia-edinson-argote-washed","title":"Colombia | Edinson Argote | Caturra Chiroso | Washed |","description":"\u003ch3\u003eColombia – Quebraditas | Caturra Chiroso QT-01 – 200g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huila, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edinson Argote\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quebraditas Coffee Farm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra Chiroso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,850 masl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully balanced and expressive Colombian coffee, combining rich confectionery sweetness with dark fruit and chocolate depth. The Caturra Chiroso varietal shines through a clean washed process, delivering a cup that is elegant yet satisfyingly full in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarzipan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft almond sweetness with a delicate confectionery character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark Chocolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, smooth cocoa depth and a lingering sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy dark-fruit acidity with a subtle tartness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lot undergoes a carefully controlled washed process designed to preserve the clarity and character of the Caturra Chiroso varietal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cherries are carefully hand-picked and selected to ensure only high-quality fruit enters the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole cherries undergo a 72-hour fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepulping \u0026amp; Oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cherries are depulped before being held in sealed bags for a further 24 hours of oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coffee is then washed using a traditional washed process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e The parchment is dried on raised African beds for approximately 15 days, allowing for a slow and even reduction in moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following drying, the coffee is rested and stabilised in GrainPro-style bags for 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdinson Argote is a passionate young coffee producer whose journey into specialty coffee is rooted in resilience, curiosity, and innovation. After a challenging early life and 18 months of military service, he discovered specialty coffee while working at a buying station in Acevedo, Huila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough study and mentorship on some of Cauca’s most progressive farms, Edinson refined his approach to quality and processing. Today, he runs Quebraditas Coffee Farm with his family, cultivating exotic and highly sought-after varieties including Gesha, Bourbon Sidra, Ombligon, Eugenoids, Chiroso, and Laurina — all driven by a commitment to precision and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo showcase the sweetness, dark fruit and chocolate character of this Caturra Chiroso, try the following approaches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour-Over \/ Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings out the blackberry acidity and delicate marzipan sweetness; use a medium-fine grind and 92–94°C water for a clean, layered cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion \/ French Press:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emphasises the rich chocolate character and body; steep for 3–4 minutes for a fuller, rounded cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces a rich, syrupy shot with dark chocolate sweetness and hints of blackberry; experiment with a slightly lower temperature to maintain balance and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*:* Allow the coffee to bloom fully for 30–40 seconds during pour-over to encourage an even extraction and reveal its sweet, fruit-forward aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee lovers who appreciate balanced coffees with rich sweetness and dark fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose looking to explore the distinctive Caturra Chiroso varietal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone seeking an exceptional Colombian coffee with both clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200g bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Availability may vary. 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