Colombia — Jaime & Juan Pablo El Escarabajo Java (120h Slow Dry Natural)

Tastes Like — 🍇 Black Plum • 🍎 Red Apple • 🍫 Specialty Cacao

DETAILS

• Producers: Jaime & Juan Pablo
• Farm: El Escarabajo
• Region: Tolima, Colombia
• Varietal: Java
• Process: 120h Slow Dry Natural
• Altitude: 1600-1800 masl

INTRO From Jaime and Juan Pablo at El Escarabajo, a specialty processing station in Tolima — a rich, fruit-forward Java showcasing the classic depth this terroir is known for. Black plum and red apple sit over a foundation of specialty cacao, built through an extended 120-hour slow dry natural process. In the cup: black plum, red apple, and specialty cacao.

THE PRODUCER El Escarabajo Farm was founded by Jaime and Juan Pablo, drawing on decades of coffee industry experience to showcase Tolima's classic flavour profiles. Set in the Andes, the farm benefits from volcanic soil and diverse microclimates that build real flavour complexity. Jaime oversees the full supply chain — farm management, processing, and quality control — while Juan Pablo leads operations and trade development, connecting local producers with the global specialty market.

THE PROCESS This lot is processed as a 120-hour Slow Dry Natural — cherries are dried whole, over an extended drying window, allowing the fruit to develop deep sweetness and body while it dries. This approach is central to building the black plum and red apple richness, along with the cacao-like depth, that define this cup.

THE CUP Rich and fruit-driven — black plum and red apple sweetness up front, with a specialty cacao depth underneath. A classic expression of what Tolima's terroir, paired with careful natural processing, can deliver.

Flavour Notes 🍇 Black Plum 🍎 Red Apple 🍫 Specialty Cacao