{"product_id":"sandbox-ef2-natural-chiroso-colombia","title":"Sandbox - EF2 Natural Chiroso | Colombia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColombia — Jairo Arcila Santa Monica Chiroso (EF2 Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍍 Pineapple • 🍬 Gummy Candy • 🌺 Tropical Fruit\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 Jairo Arcila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Monica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quindío, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiroso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e EF2 Natural (Extended Fermentation, Two-Stage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Jairo Arcila's Santa Monica farm in Quindío, this EF2 Natural Chiroso is a bold and expressive lot shaped by a precise two-stage fermentation. Pronounced tropical fruit sweetness, gummy candy character, and a structured pineapple acidity define the cup — lively and layered, yet cohesive across brew methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Monica is a family-managed farm in Quindío, led by Jairo Arcila — a producer recognised for pushing the boundaries of experimental processing while maintaining a clear focus on consistency and quality. His approach combines generational farming knowledge with modern post-harvest technique, allowing distinctive varieties like Chiroso to express their full potential. The farm's elevation, cool temperatures, and good airflow create the slow fruit development that underpins Arcila's precise processing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiroso is an elongated, Typica-like variety found primarily in Colombia's Antioquia and Eje Cafetero regions. Prized for its naturally expressive aromatic profile and ability to deliver both intensity and elegance, it is particularly well suited to high-altitude growing and careful processing — exactly the conditions Arcila provides at Santa Monica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EF2 Natural process at Santa Monica involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selected at peak ripeness 🌬️ Aerobic fermentation — 24 hours of dry aerobic fermentation, activating natural microorganisms to begin breaking down sugars in the mucilage 🔒 Anaerobic fermentation — Cherries sealed in GrainPro bags for 50 hours of anaerobic fermentation, held below 22°C for precision and control ☀️ Raised-bed drying — Coffee dried on raised beds for 18 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-stage fermentation is the defining step — the aerobic phase initiates flavour development while the sealed anaerobic phase amplifies tropical fruit intensity, all within tightly controlled parameters that preserve the Chiroso's inherent character and keep the cup clean and defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant and fruit-forward Chiroso from one of Quindío's most technically accomplished producers — richly sweet, juicy with pineapple acidity, and layered with a complexity that reveals itself cup after cup. A standout expression of what Colombian experimental processing can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍍 Pineapple 🍬 Gummy Candy 🌺 Tropical Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandbox","offers":[{"title":"150g \/ May 18th","offer_id":57893602886006,"sku":"SBX-SANTA-MONICA-JAIRO-ARCILA-CHIROSO-EF2-NATURAL-MAY18","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/info_EF2naturalchiroso.webp?v=1779472794","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/sandbox-ef2-natural-chiroso-colombia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}