Colombia José Giraldo Rio Dulce

Coffee overview

A wonderful set of coffees from producer José Giraldo's Las Marias estate. Same producer, estate, and variety; different plots and processing.

This plot is Rio Dulce, a Green-tip Gesha planting which was double washed. It offers superlative clarity in the cup, and we think is the cleanest cup we have put on the menu this year. Expect exceptional clarity and well-defined character. It is also a bit softer and shows a bit more tropical complexity compared to its partner lot. Florals abound with incredible definition and complexity. A very beautiful coffee.

Coffee flavor profile

White grape, gardenia, orange blossom.

Acidity: glassy, soft tart
Sweetness: subdued, nectar, floral
Balance: highly floral
Finish: lingering floral

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 50+ days recommended

Filter eval day 2: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 - Ultra clean and transparent cup, looking through the window at a bouquet of flowers and some softer stone fruits. Tropical, but not loud. Lots of depth, long linger.

TDS: 1.48 EY: 24.61%

We use 60 hardness, 20 buffer water heated to 198F in all of our recipes.

Information

Farm: Las Marias
Region: Pijao, Quindío
Country: Colombia
Variety: Green-tip Gesha
Process: Double washed
Sourcing: Qima