Colombia Thermal Shock - Single Origin

An extraordinary, limited-time reserve release. Grown by legendary producer Elkin Guzman at Finca El Mirador, this micro-lot highlights the rare Tabi varietal enhanced by an innovative Thermal Shock fermentation process. The result is a brilliantly balanced cup bursting with sweet citrus and candy-like clarity.

Flavor Profile

• Flavor Notes: Lemon Candy, Sweet Citrus & Balanced Sweetness
• Roast Level: Light-Medium Roast (Reserve)
• Producer: Elkin Guzman
• Farm: Finca El Mirador
• Region: Huila, Colombia
• Elevation: 1,550–1,750 MASL
• Varietal: Tabi (Typica x Bourbon x Híbrido de Timor cross)
• Process: Experimental Thermal Shock
• Recommended Brewing: Pour-Over, Chemex, Aeropress

Coffee Review Score of 93 - "Juicy, aromatic and sweetly spice-toned. Red plum, guava, blood orange, pink peppercorn and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Bright, fruit-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is persistent, centering red plum, pink peppercorn and dark chocolate."

— Kenneth Davids, Coffee Review, September 2026

The Thermal Shock Process

Elkin Guzman’s family has grown coffee in Huila for over 70 years, dedicating the last 12 years to advanced processing science. For this lot, hand-selected Tabi cherries undergo a 60-hour anaerobic fermentation in sealed tanks before being transferred to larger vessels for controlled oxidation. Warm water (35°C–40°C) is introduced for an additional 60 hours, followed by a cold-water shock that stops fermentation instantly to lock in unique fruit and candy aromatics. The beans are then slow-dried on raised beds for 18–24 days.

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