{"product_id":"kenya-rungeto-kiangoi-sl-28-sl-34-washed-copy","title":"COLOMBIA - FINCA SANTA BARBARA \/ Pink Bourbon\/ Washed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINCA SANTA BARBARA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust twenty minutes from Popayán, at 1850 meters in the hills of Timbío, sits Finca Santa Bárbara - a 14-hectare farm where Geisha, Pink Bourbon, Wush Wush, Java, and Laurina grow beneath the shade of native trees. The farm was designed not only to produce exceptional coffees, but also to welcome visitors into the natural beauty and traditions of Cauca. Ecological trails wind through the plantation, biodiversity thrives, and comfortable cabins offer guests a quiet place to rest after a day on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife on the farm follows the rhythms of the coffee trees. Throughout the year, the alleys between rows are trimmed several times to keep competing plants from stealing sunlight, water, and nutrients. Before fertilization, each tree is carefully cleaned to maximize nutrient absorption. The team also practices Re-Re, an old but essential method of collecting ripe, overripe, and fallen cherries after harvest. This keeps pests like the coffee berry borer under control and protects the next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the mill, each lot is weighed, registered, and sampled. A 1-kg sample undergoes detailed analysis to determine the best processing method; for this particular lot, a Washed process was chosen. After cleaning and sorting, the fruit is pulped and the beans are moved into a stainless-steel\u003cbr\u003ebioreactor equipped with full environmental controls-oxygen flow, temperature, pH, °Bx, and pressure. Pink Bourbon thrives here: an oxygen-rich environment encourages the natural yeast strains of the variety to multiply, creating aromatic precursors that bring out its floral and fruity character. After 48 hours, the coffee is washed three times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese controlled microbial shifts shape the sensory profile of the coffee, accentuating the bright, delicate, and complex attributes that Pink Bourbon is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrying is one of Cauca’s greatest challenges. Unlike the long dry seasons of Africa, humidity here often exceeds 60– 80%, and annual rainfall can surpass 1,000 mm. To overcome this, Área 18 uses electric dehydrators that combine heat, cold air, and dehumidification. Their intelligent control system runs continuously, allowing the coffee to dry evenly in just two days without compromising flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dried, the coffee rests in fique bags lined with GrainPro for 15 days, stabilizing moisture and ensuring uniform quality before export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÁrea 18 was born in 2024, when three companies came together around a shared vision: to unlock the full potential of the coffee cherry and everything it can offer. Rather than treating the fruit’s by-products as waste, they set out to transform them into value-driving innovation,\u003cbr\u003esustainability, and better returns for producers and consumers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Área 18 is a practical, circular-economy approach. The team focuses on developing efficient, responsible processes that minimize waste and turn the entire coffee fruit into high-quality products. Their long- term goal is ambitious but clear: by 2030, achieve total utilization of the coffee cherry, from skin to bean, all while operating under carbon-neutral principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collaboration is more than a technical project - it’s a commitment to reimagining the coffee value chain. By exploring new possibilities and applying thoughtful, innovative solutions, Área 18 is paving the way for a more sustainable industry and creating a positive, lasting impact on the communities that depend on coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"superfrut.coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53564929016141,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/9024\/4941\/files\/opakowanie7.jpg?v=1774017629","url":"https:\/\/www.superfrut.coffee\/products\/kenya-rungeto-kiangoi-sl-28-sl-34-washed-copy","provider":"superfrut.coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}