SPECHELON III - Cesar Buesaquillo natural Chiroso

Introducing Spechelon – a new line of carefully selected, high-quality coffees. The Spechelon range features unique and rare coffee varieties, experimental processing methods, and distinctive flavour profiles. Each release is sourced in small quantities, ensuring you experience something truly special with every batch.

Spechelon is a chance to taste exceptional coffees that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of specialty coffee.

Origin - Colombia

Region - Buenavista, Quindío

Process - 45 hour aerobic fermentation natural

Producer - Cesar Buesaquillo, Finca La Esmeralda

Altitude - 1800m

Variety - Chiroso

Tasting notes - Floral, blackberry, thyme

Edition three of Spechelon is an exotic natural proceess Chiroso varietal from innovative producer Cesar Buesaquillo.

Cesar, born into a traditional coffee farming family, is the proud owner of Finca La Esmeralda - a six-hectare farm situated at an impressive altitude of 1,800m in the picturesque municipality of Buenavista, Quindío.

Cesar, along with his team of pickers, harvests only the ripest cherries. Then, the cherries are hand-sorted and floated them to remove any low-density, underripe, or defective cherries.

Cesar then exposes the cherries to a 45-hour aerobic fermentation, a critical step that
creates a unique flavour profile characterised by intense fruitiness, sweetness, and a dense body.

Chiroso’s story begins in the high-altitude coffee-growing region of Urrao, in the department of Antioquia, Colombia, where it emerged as a natural mutation. For years, it was cultivated by local farmers who appreciated its adaptability to the cool climate and its consistent yields.

However, it wasn’t until its success in prestigious coffee competitions like the Cup of Excellence, where it has claimed top awards multiple times, that Chiroso gained international recognition. Its ability to produce a complex, high-quality cup profile has made it a favourite among coffee professionals and farmers alike.