Lab Release - Blend No. 58 Beans
We combine over 65 years of family roasting expertise with the most technologically advanced roasting facility in the southern hemisphere. This passion, dedication and unwavering commitment to the roasting process has inspired the development of our new, highly exclusive Lab Release showcasing seasonal, specialty Arabica coffees from around the world.,
Origin Highlight
Colombia Sidra
Colombia Sidra
A feature of this blend is a Sidra from Edwin Norena’s farm, Campo Hermoso, just outside of Quindio.
Cherries are selectively harvested when their sugar concentrations go beyond 24 Brix before being soaked in water for three hours. The cherries then undergo their initial anaerobic cherry fermentation process using “Mossto”, a technique similar to those used by winemakers whereby crushed coffee cherry pulp is added to influence the fermentation.
Edwin is literally adding extra coffee juices and selected microbes from a previous fermentation batch of the same cherries.
Roasting
Capabilities
Capabilities
We blend Edwin’s beans with the Brazil, Sumatran and other Colombian origin and measure for moisture. We adjust the temperature and roasting time on our 300kg Probat R1500 drum roasters. It’s a slower process compared to air roasting, but it’s a more controlled method that allows us to achieve a consistent roast profile to bring out the vibrant flavours in this specialty blend.
Our roasting process includes 23 steps measuring a range of critical variables before, during and after the roasting process. Our latest addition to our quality lab is the Metrohm Omnis system, the only one in Australia, which allows us to scientifically analyse coffee for acidity, pH, density, brix, total dissolved solids, and caffeine levels. By combining these precise measurements with our sensory testing, we gain a comprehensive understanding of this blend’s unique profile.