COLOMBIA NATURAL GUAMO

Forest Coffee's Reforest Project has the objective of planting 50,000 native trees throughout the northern Tolima and South of Caldas regions in Colombia. The initiative began with an initial 200 trees on the farms of 30 local coffee producers Forest's El Vergel Estate, located in Fresno, Tolima. The goal of the Reforest Project is to revitalize coffee landscapes and foster a healthier ecosystem. Through reforestation and sustainable farming practices, the project will build resilience to climate change while empowering coffee growers to adapt to evolving environmental conditions. This initiative offers a hopeful vision for the future of coffee in Colombia.

The journey of natural guamo begins with meticulous selection of caturra cherries. The coffee cherries first undergo a 36-hour anaerobic pre-fermentation process in GrainPro bags. This oxygen-free environment enhances the development of fruity and tropical flavor notes, setting the foundation for a vibrant cup.

Following pre-fermentation, the cherries are transferred to hermetic tanks under shade, maintaining a stable temperature of approximately 23°C. They ferment in this environment for 96 hours. This extended and controlled fermentation process amplifies the cherries’ natural sweetness and acidity while infusing them with a rich complexity.

Once fermentation is complete, the cherries are dried using a mechanical process that spans approximately seven days. The drying includes intervals when the cherries reach 22% humidity, ensuring a slow and even reduction to the desired moisture content. This meticulous drying method preserves the integrity of the natural process, locking in the vibrant flavors while preventing any defects.

To ensure consistency and flavor stability, the beans are then rested for 30 days in GrainPro bags until they achieve a moisture level of 10.5%. This stabilization phase allows the coffee’s diverse flavor profile to mature and harmonize, delivering a cup that is both complex and balanced.

Forest Coffee always brings precise fermentation and farming practices to the table and this lot from their sustainability initiative is no different. The mouthfeel on this coffee is sweet and full with a pleasant tannin on the finish, all while delivering the tropical and sweet notes we love from natural Colombians.