トロピカルな果実の力強さと、桃やイチジクの繊細な甘さが共存する一杯
パイナップルやパッションフルーツを思わせる、明るく鮮やかなトロピカルフレーバーが口いっぱいに広がります。そこに、桃やイチジクのようなやわらかく上品な甘さが重なり、温度の変化とともに移ろう風味も楽しめる、表情豊かなコーヒーです。
このコーヒーの品種は、近年注目を集めるOmbligonとPapayo。コンペティションでも採用されることが増えており、果実味に富んだ複雑な味わいが特徴です。
このコーヒーを生産したのは、コロンビア・キンディオ出身の三代目コーヒー生産者、Jairo。彼は40年以上にわたりコロンビア第2位のコーヒー輸出業者で工場長として働いたのち、2019年に退職。1987年に最初の農園「Finca La Esmeralda」を購入し、以降5つの農園を運営するまでに拡大しました。
Jairoの家族もコーヒーづくりに携わっており、過去に販売した息子のFelipeのロット、StrawberryやPeachは大きな反響を得ています。また、Jairo自身のBanana Infusedも好評でした。収穫期には地元に多くの雇用を生み、地域社会への貢献も続けています。
Vibrant Tropical Cup with Delicate Fruity Sweetness
This coffee bursts with the tropical intensity of pineapple and passion fruit, balanced beautifully by the delicate sweetness of peach and fig. As the temperature changes, so too does the flavour profile—making each sip a new experience.
The lot features Ombligon and Papayo, two recently recognised varieties known for their complex and fruit-forward characteristics, now appearing more frequently in competitions for their outstanding cup quality.
The producer, Jairo, is a third-generation coffee farmer from Quindío, Colombia. He worked for over 40 years as the factory manager for Colombia’s second-largest exporter before retiring in 2019. In 1987, he purchased his first farm, Finca La Esmeralda, planting his first Caturra lot—and over the years, he successfully expanded to five farms.
Jairo’s family also plays an important role in production; his son Felipe’s lots have previously been featured as Strawberryand Peach, both receiving excellent feedback. Jairo’s Banana Infused lot was also met with great enthusiasm. During the harvest season, he provides employment for many locals, contributing significantly to the regional economy.
Country Colombia
Farm Santa Monica
Region Quindio
Producer Jairo Arcila
Variety Ombligon, Papayo
Process Natural
Altitude 1450-1500masl
Tasting notes Pineapple, Passion fruit, Fig, Peach, Cherry