Las Aguilas Varietal – ChirosoPreparation – Extended ferment washedLocation – La Argentina, HuilaAltitude – 1700-1900 masl Las Águilas, a small village nestled in the foothills of the majestic Las Minas mountain range in the central Andes of Colombia. In the region lies the breathtaking Puracé National Natural Park, a Flora and Fauna Sanctuary renowned for its rich biodiversity. Home to over 200 orchid species and 160 varieties of birds, including the Andean Condor. This is a community microlot harvested by several small hold farmers. This coffee underwent a traditional washed process in Colombia, starting with the selective handpicking of ripe coffee cherries, followed by depulping to remove the outer skin. The coffee then undergoes controlled fermentation in tanks for 12 to 36 hours to break down the sticky mucilage layer. After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water to remove any residual mucilage, ensuring clarity of flavour. The washed beans, still in their parchment layer, are dried on raised beds, patios, or under parabolic dryers until they reach a moisture content of 10-12%
