REGION: Aipe, Huila
PRODUCER: Oscar Leandro Rivas Puentes
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETY: Caturra and Castillo
ELEVATION: 1800M
TASTING NOTES: Plum, lime, butterscotch
PRODUCER: Oscar Leandro Rivas Puentes
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETY: Caturra and Castillo
ELEVATION: 1800M
TASTING NOTES: Plum, lime, butterscotch
Nestled in Aipe, Huila's northern reaches, Monte Frio stands as Oscar Leandro Rivas Puentes' coffee haven. At 1,800 meters above sea level, Oscar meticulously tends to his cherished Caturra and Castillo varieties, orchestrating a precise washed process. Ripe cherries are handpicked and weighed before undergoing a 12 to 24-hour fermentation, followed by gentle washing. Oscar's innovative drying technique blends mechanical drying for 40 hours with 20 days on raised beds, ensuring optimal moisture removal. Proximity to Neiva grants him access to Azahar's expertise, enriching his craft.
From Monte Frio's cold mountain slopes to your cup, Oscar's dedication to quality shines through. Experience the essence of his labor with every aromatic sip, a testament to tradition, innovation, and unwavering passion.
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roasted with care
Here at Tinker Coffee, we never operate on autopilot in pursuit of a shortcut. Great coffee requires not only precise timing, but real-time human perception and the careful application of heat. There’s no secret formula or little-known trick. Just thoughtfully sourced beans, roasted with care. That’s how we produce a remarkably delicious and evocative coffee experience in every batch. Pretty simple, really.
