ROOT BEER

Root Beer is a vibrant, fruity Colombian coffee with crisp, complex acidity, and exceptional clarity. Produced by Edinson Argote at Quebraditas Farm in Huila, this lot showcases how thoughtful fermentation and meticulous processing can elevate a classic Castillo variety into something remarkably expressive.

Processed using a carefully controlled washed fermentation with yeast inoculation, this coffee delivers a bright, layered cup with clean fruit character, refined sweetness, and a silky texture. The controlled fermentation enhances complexity while allowing the variety and terroir to remain at the forefront, producing a coffee that feels both vibrant and beautifully balanced. The result is a cup that's playful and expressive, yet precise and elegant.

This coffee shines as a filter, where its clarity, sweetness, and lively acidity can fully unfold, while as an espresso it produces a sweet, syrupy shot with remarkable balance and a long, clean finish.

Following harvest, only cherries with a minimum of 80% ripeness are selected before being floated to remove underripe and defective fruit. The cherries undergo a 24-hour oxidation before being dry-pulped and fermented for 48 hours with carefully selected yeast cultures under controlled temperatures below 25°C. After washing, the coffee is dried for 76 hours at an average temperature of 38°C before being stabilised in GrainPro bags to preserve freshness and consistency.

We chose this coffee because it demonstrates that exceptional processing isn't reserved for rare varieties alone. Through precision, patience, and attention to detail, Edinson has produced a coffee that's bright, expressive, and incredibly enjoyable to drink.

Producer

This coffee was produced by Edinson Argote at Quebraditas Farm in Huila, Colombia. Despite a challenging start in life, Edinson has become one of Colombia's most exciting young coffee producers, building his reputation through determination, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

After serving in the Colombian army, Edinson discovered specialty coffee while working at a local buying station in Acevedo. Fascinated by coffee quality and sensory analysis, he immersed himself in cupping before going on to work at some of Cauca's most innovative coffee farms, eventually becoming head of quality and processing control. The knowledge gained during this period laid the foundation for his own farming project.

Today, Quebraditas is a family-run farm dedicated to producing exceptional specialty coffees. Alongside Castillo, Edinson cultivates a range of highly sought-after varieties including Gesha, Bourbon Sidra, Ombligón, Eugenoids, Chiroso, and Laurina. His approach combines careful farming with precise fermentation protocols, always seeking to highlight clarity, sweetness, and the unique character of each lot.

The result is a coffee that reflects both Edinson's remarkable personal journey and his relentless pursuit of quality: expressive, meticulously crafted, and a wonderful example of modern Colombian specialty coffee.