{"product_id":"poma-santa-monica-ef2-natural-chiroso-colombia","title":"POMA - Santa Monica - EF2 Natural Chiroso | Colombia","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColombia — Jairo Arcila, Santa Monica Chiroso (EF2 Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍉 Watermelon • 🌸 Honeysuckle • 🍇 Red Grape\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 Jairo Arcila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Monica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quindío, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiroso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e EF2 Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,900 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]\"\u003eSanta Monica is a family-managed farm in Colombia led by Jairo Arcila, where cool temperatures and steady airflow create ideal conditions for both slow cherry development and precise post-harvest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis lot is Chiroso, a distinctive Colombian variety known for its elegant and aromatic profile — shaped here through Jairo's balance of tradition and modern processing. The EF2 Natural protocol builds layered fruit complexity whilst preserving the variety's hallmark clarity.\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]\"\u003eSanta Monica sits in the Quindío department of Colombia at 1,900 MASL, where cool Andean temperatures and steady mountain airflow create textbook conditions for slow, even cherry development. The farm is family-managed by Jairo Arcila — part of the renowned Arcila family that founded Cofinet and operates several of Colombia's most innovative experimental farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJairo's approach balances generations of farming tradition with modern processing science, allowing Santa Monica to consistently produce coffees of exceptional clarity and structure. The farm's elevation, microclimate and meticulous post-harvest discipline together yield lots that punch well above their weight in cupping rooms across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePOMA's collaboration with Santa Monica focuses on fermentation, processing techniques and agronomic research — including foliar nutrition and variety testing — to better understand and refine how complexity and clarity are developed in the cup.\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 EF2 Natural process at Santa Monica 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\u003eSelective Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe Chiroso cherries are hand-picked at peak maturity, sorted to isolate the densest, most flawless fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eAerobic Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole cherries undergo 24 hours of dry aerobic fermentation, allowing native microorganisms to begin breaking down the sugars in the mucilage and unlocking the variety's flavour potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries then transfer into GrainPro bags for 50 hours of anaerobic fermentation, carefully maintained below 22°C to ensure consistent, controlled flavour development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cool conditions throughout fermentation prevent over-development and preserve the elegant aromatic structure of the Chiroso variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beans dry on raised beds for around 18 days, with regular rotation to ensure even airflow and uniform moisture loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Final hand-sorting before packaging guarantees only the most consistent beans make the lot.\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 vibrant, structured cup with intense fruit character, lifted florality and the clean, juicy finish that defines the EF2 protocol applied to Colombia's most aromatic varieties.\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 vibrant, intense and structured cup bursting with fresh watermelon and red grape sweetness, lifted by honeysuckle florals and a clean, juicy finish. The Chiroso variety's elegant aromatic profile shines through the careful EF2 Natural protocol, delivering both depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA textbook example of what happens when a distinctive Colombian variety meets meticulous processing on a high-altitude experimental farm — layered, lifted and unmistakably Chiroso.\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\u003eWatermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eHoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong\u003eRed Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"POMA Coffee","offers":[{"title":"May 19th","offer_id":57743219622262,"sku":"POMA-SANTA-MONICA-EF2N-MAY19","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/santamonicachiroso.jpg?v=1777197158","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/poma-santa-monica-ef2-natural-chiroso-colombia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}