Colombia — Jardines del Edén Java (Washed)

Tastes Like — 🌸 Jasmine • 🍊 Mandarin • 🍑 White Peach

DETAILS

Producers: Felipe & Carlos Arcila
Farm: Jardines del Edén
Region: Pijao, Quindío, Colombia
Varietal: Java
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,700–1,900 MASL
Size: 150g

INTRO

A rare Java from Jardines del Edén — the experimental farm built by Cofinet brothers Felipe and Carlos Arcila high in the mountains of Quindío. Jasmine and citrus blossom in the aroma, bright mandarin and white peach in the cup, with a silky sweetness and vibrant acidity that make the variety's Ethiopian heritage feel fully alive in Colombian soil.

THE PRODUCER

Jardines del Edén is a 20-hectare farm in Pijao, Quindío, run by Felipe and Carlos Arcila, founders of Cofinet. Built around low-impact polyculture and meticulous hand-picking, the farm serves as a hub for experimentation with rare varieties and innovative processing — from anaerobic fermentation and carbonic maceration to extended naturals. The farm's volcanic soils, consistent mountain breezes, and cool Andean microclimate slow cherry maturation and build the layered complexity that defines every lot that leaves it.

THE PROCESS

Hand-harvested red cherries are floated and sorted for density before being depulped and fermented in tanks for 18–36 hours, with the mass carefully monitored and gently stirred to ensure consistency and avoid over-fermentation. After fermentation the beans are thoroughly washed to remove all remaining mucilage, then dried on raised African beds for 10–15 days until moisture content reaches 10–11%. The farm's cool, breezy microclimate slows and evens the drying, preserving bright acidity and floral clarity throughout.

THE CUP

Clean, structured, and quietly extraordinary — a Java that rewards attention with jasmine florals, citrus brightness, and a refined elegance that feels genuinely world-class.

Flavour Notes

🌸 Jasmine 🍊 Mandarin 🍑 White Peach