{"product_id":"gout-co-2026-new-crop-la-esmeralda-papayo-honey-colombia","title":"Goût \u0026 Co - 2026 New Crop La Esmeralda Papayo Honey | Colombia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColombia — Norbey Quimbayo Finca La Esmeralda Papayo (Honey)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🫐 Raspberry • ⭐ Starfruit • 🍵 Herbal Tea • 🍬 Light Brown Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norbey Quimbayo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca La Esmeralda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acevedo, Huila, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papayo\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 1,650–1,780 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Norbey Quimbayo's Finca La Esmeralda in Acevedo, Huila, this honey processed Papayo is a rare and labour-intensive lot from one of Colombia's most prestigious growing regions. Processed with meticulous care over 25 days in a shaded drying house, it delivers raspberry, starfruit, herbal tea, and light brown sugar — reflecting both the exceptional potential of the Papayo varietal and the deep expertise Quimbayo has cultivated across nearly three decades of farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorbey Quimbayo inherited Finca La Esmeralda from his father around 27 years ago, and has spent the decades since refining his approach to both cultivation and processing. In 2006 he attended the Colombian Coffee Academy, where he formalised his knowledge of advanced growing and post-harvest techniques — a commitment to continuous improvement that is evident in the quality of his lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in Acevedo, Huila, the farm benefits from fertile soils and a stable microclimate at 1,650–1,780 MASL — conditions that deliver the bright, clean fruit character for which the region is celebrated. The Papayo varietal, named for the elongated papaya-like shape of its cherry, is closely related to Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Its unusual appearance makes visual ripeness assessment difficult, demanding higher labour costs at harvest — a challenge Quimbayo meets with careful, selective picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honey process at Finca La Esmeralda involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness 💧 Flotation — Low-density cherries removed via water flotation before processing 🔧 Depulping — Outer skin removed while the mucilage layer is retained on the bean 🏚️ Shaded drying house — Coffee dried under shade for 25 days to slow and control fermentation 🔄 Regular turning — Cherries turned every few hours throughout drying to ensure even fermentation and consistent flavour development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying under shade for 25 days with frequent turning is the defining step — the retained mucilage slowly ferments around the bean in a controlled environment, developing complexity and sweetness without the risk of overfermentation that direct sunlight can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and carefully crafted honey lot from one of Huila's most dedicated smallholder producers — raspberry brightness and exotic starfruit acidity balanced by the gentle warmth of herbal tea and light brown sugar sweetness. The Papayo varietal's Ethiopian heritage and Acevedo's exceptional terroir, brought together through a meticulous 25-day process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🫐 Raspberry ⭐ Starfruit 🍵 Herbal Tea 🍬 Light Brown Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goût \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ May 18th","offer_id":57893793988982,"sku":"GOUT-ESMERALDA-NORBEY-QUIMBAYO-PAPAYO-HONEY-H25-FIL-MAY18","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/papayoh.png?v=1779105780","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/gout-co-2026-new-crop-la-esmeralda-papayo-honey-colombia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}