COLOMBIA CAMPO HERMOSO SUDAN RUME HONEY HOPS DRIP COFFEE

 Region: Campo Hermoso

 Altitude: 1550 MASL

 Producer: Edwin Norena

Process: Black Honey

Variety: Sudan Rume

Taste Notes: Blood Orange, Mint Chocolate, Rose

 About This Specialty Coffee

Sudan Rume is an ancient coffee variety that originates from what is now known as South Sudan’s Boma Plateau, near the borders of Ethiopia the ancestral home of Arabica coffee. This rare landrace still grows wild in the forests of the Boma region. Today, it is primarily cultivated for its genetic resilience.

Edwin Norena’s developed an incredible mastery in fermentation exemplifies his dedication to experimental processing. Cherries are harvested at over 20° Brix and undergo carbonic maceration for 72 hours under low-oxygen conditions. The mosto (juice) is then inoculated with a specialized yeast culture and co-fermented with Enigma hops in a black honey process. The coffee is then slowly dried in a greenhouse for ten days, allowing sugars and aromatics to develop in harmony.

During roasting, subtle herbal and resinous notes reminiscent of fresh hops emerge, weaving seamlessly with the natural caramelized sugars and dark fruit sweetness of the black honey process.  It brings rose floral aromatics intertwine with subtle spice and herbaceous sage in this layered and expressive cup. The sweetness is rich and creamy, like mint chocolate, counterbalanced by bright blood orange and refined citric. A complex and elegant experience from start to finish.