Luis Laguna – Java Natural

With notes of ripe cherry and citric fruit, this Java varietal showcases the best of both variety and processing. Grown by Luis Laguna, a smallholder in Colombia, this lot reflects a balance of agronomic precision and post-harvest expertise.

The Story

Sourced through Onyx’s partners at Equation Coffee, this lot stood out early during lab cupping. While Equation provides a range of regional selections and blend components, this was isolated as a single farm microlot — marking the first single origin release in Onyx’s partnership with them.

Cultivated in Colombia’s biodiverse terrain, the Java variety offers resilience alongside a standout cup profile. Often characterised by soft florals and a distinct melon sweetness, this lot brings clarity, structure, and complexity - making it a consistent favourite at Onyx.

Processing – Natural

This coffee was naturally processed at the farm by Luis Laguna. Only fully ripe cherries are handpicked, sorted for uniformity, and dried in thin layers on raised beds. Over the course of several weeks, the cherries ferment within their skins under carefully managed conditions.

Natural processing, when executed with control, preserves and enhances the fruit esters present in the cherry - translating to bright, expressive cups. However, it's a delicate method; uneven fermentation or moisture can easily compromise the cup. Here, the process is meticulous — protecting the coffee from excess humidity and ensuring a clean, fruit-forward expression.

Expect ripe cherry, citrus vibrancy, and tropical sweetness — a striking natural from one of Colombia’s most compelling producers.

What is the roast recency?

Onyx recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.