{"title":"POMA - Core Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"poma-volcancito-honey-caturra-costa-rica","title":"POMA - Volcancito - Honey Caturra | Costa Rica","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rica — Volcancito Caturra (Honey)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍯 Honey Sweetness • 🍫 Milk Chocolate • 🌰 Toasted Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcancito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcancito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBC MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round and sweet Costa Rican honey-processed Caturra from Volcancito — one of POMA’s Core Collection partners, selected for balance, clarity, and consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey process leaves a portion of the cherry’s sugary mucilage intact during drying, lending a soft, syrupy sweetness and gentle body that sets it apart from fully washed preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolcancito is part of POMA’s long-term cultivation network in Costa Rica, where the country’s volcanic soils and consistent rainfall create ideal conditions for producing clean, well-structured coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey-processed Caturra embodies the everyday expression of Costa Rican specialty coffee — approachable, balanced and honest — making it an excellent choice for daily brewing or as an introduction to POMA’s wider catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honey process at Volcancito involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe Caturra cherries are selectively hand-picked at peak maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDepulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are depulped, removing the outer skin whilst retaining the sticky mucilage layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eMucilage Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans are dried with the mucilage intact, allowing sugars to concentrate into the bean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003ePatient Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow drying on patios and raised beds preserves the honeyed character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey process delivers a cup that is rounder and sweeter than a typical washed coffee, with subtle fruit undertones and a full-bodied finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOMA describes this coffee as round and sweet — a reliable, comforting cup that balances gentle acidity with honeyed body and a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of honey, milk chocolate and toasted nuts, with a soft sweetness that makes it easy to enjoy from first sip to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍯 \u003cstrong\u003eHoney Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003eMilk Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌰 \u003cstrong\u003eToasted Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"POMA Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57743219163510,"sku":"POMA-VOLCANCITO-H","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/volcancito.jpg?v=1777197196"},{"product_id":"poma-san-sebastian-washed-castillo-colombia","title":"POMA - San Sebastián - Washed Castillo | Colombia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColombia — San Sebastián Castillo (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍎 Red Apple • 🍊 Orange • 🍯 Light Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small hold farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Sebastián\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1700-2000masl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean and fruity washed Castillo from San Sebastián in Colombia — part of POMA’s Core Collection, selected for balance, clarity and year-round consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastillo is a Colombia-bred variety prized for disease resistance and its ability to showcase classic Colombian brightness — think juicy red fruit and a clean, structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Sebastián is one of POMA’s long-term cultivation partners, delivering reliably high-quality coffee harvest after harvest. Careful farm management, selective picking and disciplined wet-milling are the foundation of this crisp, fruit-driven profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee represents the approachable, everyday side of Colombian specialty — clean, sweet and transparent, with the kind of clarity that works equally well as a filter or as a bright espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at San Sebastián involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHand Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe Castillo cherries are hand-picked selectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDepulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are depulped soon after harvest to preserve fruit freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans are fermented to loosen mucilage and develop clean acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eThorough Washing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full washing removes all mucilage for a clean cup profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSun Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans are slowly dried to lock in fruit character and stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic washed processing delivers the transparent, structured cup that Colombia is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOMA describes this coffee simply — clean and fruity. The cup is balanced and lively, with red apple and orange leading into a light honeyed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a reliable, bright, well-structured coffee that rewards both filter and espresso brewing, and pairs beautifully with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍎 \u003cstrong\u003eRed Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍯 \u003cstrong\u003eLight Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"POMA Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57743219360118,"sku":"POMA-SAN-SEBASTIAN-W","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/sansebastian.jpg?v=1777277087"},{"product_id":"poma-riakiberu-washed-sl28-sl34-kenya","title":"POMA - Riakiberu - Washed SL28 \u0026 SL34 | Kenya","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Riakiberu Washing Station, SL28 \u0026amp; SL34 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🫐 Ripe Red Berries • 🍇 Blackcurrant • 🫐 Blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riakiberu Coffee Factory, Kamacharia Farmers Cooperative Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riakiberu Washing Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murang'a County, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL28, SL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,100 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRiakiberu Coffee Factory, part of the Kamacharia Farmers Cooperative Society in Murang'a County, Kenya, sits at high altitude on red volcanic soils that support quality-focused, carefully managed coffee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis lot is composed of SL28 and SL34 — the classic Kenyan workhorse varieties known for their structured acidity and vibrant dark-fruit character. Processed as a traditional washed coffee, the cherries are pulped, fermented for 12–24 hours depending on temperature, then dried slowly on raised beds for 10 to 22 days to enhance balance and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRiakiberu Washing Station operates as part of the Kamacharia Farmers Cooperative Society, a smallholder collective serving farmers across Murang'a County in central Kenya. The factory sits at 2,100 MASL on the deep red volcanic soils that have made this region one of Africa's most celebrated coffee-growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSmallholder farmers across the cooperative deliver ripe cherry to Riakiberu, where carefully managed washing protocols and slow raised-bed drying combine to produce coffees with the structured acidity, layered fruit complexity and clean finish that defines the Kenyan style at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePOMA's collaboration at Riakiberu brings together scientific research and practical farming, focusing on improving agricultural practices and refining processing methods to elevate cup quality whilst supporting sustainable production for the cooperative's farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Washed process at Riakiberu involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Delivery \u0026amp; Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smallholder farmers across the Kamacharia cooperative deliver ripe cherry to the washing station, where it is sorted to isolate only the densest, ripest fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDisc Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are mechanically depulped to remove the outer skin, separating the parchment-covered beans from the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eUnderwater Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans ferment in clean water for 12–24 hours, with duration carefully adjusted to ambient temperature to ensure controlled, even mucilage breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eThorough Washing\u003c\/strong\u003e — After fermentation, beans are thoroughly washed and graded by density in channels — the classic Kenyan double-wash protocol that delivers exceptional clarity in the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans dry on raised African beds for 10 to 22 days, frequently turned and covered during peak heat to ensure slow, even moisture loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Altitude Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 2,100 MASL, cool temperatures and intense sunlight slow drying naturally, allowing flavour and structure to fully develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a textbook Kenyan washed cup — vibrant, structured and unmistakably alive with ripe dark-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExpect a juicy cup with ripe red-berry aromas — blackcurrant and blackberry leading — lifted by a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity that defines the Kenyan SL28\/SL34 profile. The traditional washed protocol delivers exceptional clarity, allowing the dark-fruit intensity of the varieties to take centre stage without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA classic high-altitude Kenyan coffee, refined through POMA's research-led approach to processing and cooperative collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🫐 \u003cstrong\u003eRipe Red Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong\u003eBlackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🫐 \u003cstrong\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"POMA Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57743219491190,"sku":"POMA-RIAKIBERU-W","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/riakiberu.jpg?v=1777196735"}],"url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/collections\/poma-core-collection.oembed","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}