johan vergara

meet the producer:

At the age of 24, Johan took over the farm, bringing a fresh perspective and commitment to quality. With a bold vision to diversify, he introduced a range of specialty coffee crops, expanding the farm's offerings and elevating its reputation. Today, Johan continues the family legacy, carefully nurturing each coffee variety to highlight the unique qualities of Huila’s fertile landscape. Las Flores, nestled at the base of the South ranges of the Andes in Acevedo, Huila, Colombia, has been producing coffee since 1990, when it was established by Johan Vergara's parents.

about the coffee:

This washed Pink Bourbon variety undergoes a meticulous process to enhance its distinct characteristics. Due to the challenge of identifying fully ripe cherries, careful selection is essential. After floating and washing, the cherries undergo a 24-hour oxidation process before depulping. They then ferment with mucilage for 36 hours, followed by a thermal shock in water heated to 50-60ºC. Drying spans 8-15 days, depending on climate conditions, and the beans are stabilized for at least 2 weeks. The coffee from Huila is known for its bright acidity and unique sweetness, enriched by the blend of Amazonian warmth and Caribbean breezes, making it a standout among Colombian coffees.

chemex Recipe:

•  16:1 ratio
  
•  20g coffee medium grind
•  320g water
•  96°C (205°F)

steps:

1. bloom: Pour 50g of water over the coffee, let it bloom for 30 seconds.
2. first pour (0:30): Pour 90g of water into the centre, bringing the total to 150g.
3. second pour (1:30): Pour another 90g into the centre, bringing the total to 240g.
4. final pour (2:30): Pour the last 90g around the coffee bed, bringing the total to 320g.

total brew time: Target an ending time of 3:30.