Jairo Arcila Santa Monica (Watermelon)

Jairo Arcila Santa Monica Armenia Quindío Colombia, Arabica Castillo, Washed, Watermelon maceration with Wine Yeast, 2025

WATERMELON | BUBBLEGUM | CUCUMBER

Created by Jairo Arcila first in Santa Monica and then in Finca Villarazo, both farms are seated on fertile volcanic land along the scenic and winding Buenvista road in Armenia, Quindio. Jairo Arcila uses different arabica varieties for this coffee, usually switching between Castillo and Pink Bourbon. We have featured different versions of this coffee from both farms.

For this lot, only the ripest cherries were harvested. The cherries are transported to our La
Pradera processing center in grain pro bags or special tanks to preserve their freshness.

Once cherries arrive in La Pradera, the cherries are floated in water tanks to remove any low density beans or foreign materials. The water used in this stage is recycled for additional batches and, once no longer suitable for use, is filtered through a series of specialized tanks before being irrigated into vetiver grass beds and released as oxygen. This sustainable filtration system ensures that no contaminated water is discharged, maintaining our commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

Then, the cherries undergo a dry anaerobic 48-hour fermentation, during this stage,
watermelon is added to the fermentation tanks. The watermelon adds its refreshing, juicy
sweetness and a subtle fruitiness to the coffee. Watermelon contributes to create a lively
flavor profile, with notes of sweet watermelon, honeydew melon, and a delicate mint finish.

Savouring our world in a cup!
Enjoy!