{"product_id":"la-esmeralda-estate-colombia-12-oz","title":"La Esmeralda Estate | Colombia (12 oz)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eIntro:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eLa Esmeralda Estate is a wonderful, syrupy, and delicious micro-lot from the La Esmeralda Estate in Huila, Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eEstate History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eAlexander Hernández was born in Caquetá, a region of Colombia deeply affected by armed conflict. Due to this conflict, he was forced to move to the Huila region in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThe La Esmeralda Estate, his farm, was producing coffee before he owned it. He has since transitioned the farm to focus on specialty coffee. With his wife and four children, he manages the 12-hectare farm. They cultivate varieties such as Caturra, F6, and Castillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eAlexander's goal is to continuously improve the quality of his coffee and the infrastructure of La Esmeralda Estate to ensure a great quality of life for his wife and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eProcess Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eThe process of creating La Esmeralda Estate starts with carefully selecting ripe Caturra coffee cherries. Each cherry is handpicked and meticulously inspected to ensure that only the finest cherries are used, sorting out imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThe cherries then undergo a 24-hour aerobic pre-fermentation, which develops the coffee's vibrant acidity and lends floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eOnce pre-fermentation is complete, the cherries are depulped (separating the beans from the outer layers). The beans then enter anaerobic fermentation, which lasts for 50 hours in sealed tanks. This environment allows the beans to absorb organic compounds and sugars, developing flavors of caramel, tropical citrus, and floral aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eThis coffee takes a mixed-method approach to drying. First, the beans are placed on African raised beds for five days, where the coffee dries under controlled conditions. Next, the beans are placed into mechanical dryers for eight hours to consistently achieve the desired moisture content. The mixing of modern and traditional drying methods preserves the rich history of coffee processing while bringing out intricacies and consistency producers have not been able to achieve previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eFinally, the beans are placed into GrainPro bags for 30 days to stabilize. During this time, the coffee's flavors marry and harmonize, developing a well-balanced and refined cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003eThis coffee tastes of rich, syrupy caramel balanced with a sweet, vibrant acidity similar to lime. Once your sip is finished, expect light, delicate floral flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Szop Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean","offer_id":52500595245240,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cold Brew","offer_id":52500595278008,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Press","offer_id":52500595310776,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drip","offer_id":52500595343544,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pour over","offer_id":52500595376312,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso","offer_id":52500595409080,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7767\/6216\/files\/IMG_6817.heic?v=1769385572","url":"https:\/\/szopcoffeeroasters.com\/products\/la-esmeralda-estate-colombia-12-oz","provider":"Szop Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}