{"product_id":"430-colombia-la-mina-caturra","title":"430 Colombia La Mina Caturra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassis, Red cherry, Apple brandy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao nibs, Raisins, Juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm: La Mina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Franco Lopez \u0026amp; Jheison Lopez \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArea: Buesaco, Narino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude: 2,100m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal: Caturra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing: Double Anaerobic Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-Light roast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e＜\u003cspan\u003eColombia La Mina＞\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the Buesaco district of Nariño, in southwestern Colombia, this region lies along the Central Andes mountain range and is renowned as one of Colombia’s premier specialty coffee-producing areas. Blessed with elevations exceeding 2,000 meters above sea level and abundant natural surroundings, Nariño has become synonymous with exceptional coffee quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee we introduce today comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mina Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, situated at an average altitude of 2,100 meters. The farm benefits from fertile volcanic soil, plentiful water resources, and a cool climate with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 20°C throughout the year. The name “La Mina” originates from a mine located within the farm’s property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farm was established by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranco López\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who, in 1985, began cultivating coffee at a time when cattle farming was the dominant industry in the area. Believing firmly that “this land is ideal for coffee,” he pioneered coffee cultivation in the region. Although he passed away in 2025, his knowledge, experience, and passion remain deeply rooted in the farm today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently, production and processing are managed by his grandson, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeison López\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Admiring his grandparents’ love and dedication to coffee above all else, Jeison chose to inherit their legacy. He gave up a promising future as an amateur soccer player to dedicate himself to coffee production, carrying the dream: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I want to preserve this farm and create even better coffee.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With this vision, the story of La Mina continues into a new generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to coffee, the farm cultivates cassava, bananas, avocados, grapefruits, and tree tomatoes, creating a diverse agricultural environment that supports the family’s livelihood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first glance, La Mina may appear to be a small family-run farm nestled in the hills of Buesaco. However, its commitment to quality is extraordinary. Through meticulous handpicking of perfectly ripe cherries, rigorous hand sorting, and carefully refined processing methods, the López family has elevated La Mina to become one of Colombia’s most highly regarded coffee farms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir achievements have been recognized internationally through numerous awards. La Mina placed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4th in the Cup of Excellence in 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6th in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was selected as one of the 30 finalists in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup of My Nariño\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ultimately ranking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By honoring generations of inherited knowledge while embracing innovation, La Mina continues to stand as one of Nariño’s most respected producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular lot is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaturra Double Anaerobic Honey Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly perfectly ripe cherries are handpicked and undergo an initial anaerobic fermentation of 60 to 80 hours while still in cherry form. After hand sorting and density sorting, the cherries are depulped. The parchment coffee, still coated with mucilage, is then fermented a second time for approximately 60 hours in an oxygen-free and light-protected environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis double fermentation process enhances sweetness and complexity while preserving the remarkable clarity and elegance that are characteristic of coffees from Nariño.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe first encountered this coffee at a cupping session hosted by Lohas Beans. Surrounded by coffees from many renowned Colombian farms, one of the staff introduced this lot by saying, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is the first time we’re importing coffee from this farm, but it has a beautifully classic character.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter tasting it, we were immediately captivated. Despite its approachable price point, the cup offered juicy berry-like fruitiness and a lingering sweetness that stayed pleasantly on the palate. More than anything, it expressed the character of its origin and the sincerity with which it had been produced. We decided to purchase it on the spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor roasting, we chose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight-medium roast profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the green coffee had a moisture content exceeding 11%, our sample roasts initially used a higher charge temperature and stronger heat application during the early phase. However, the resulting cups displayed more acidity than anticipated. For the production roast, we lowered the charge temperature slightly and extended the drying phase, allowing the coffee’s moisture to contribute to enhanced sweetness and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing first crack, we extended the development time to approximately 70 seconds, adding roast-derived sweetness and achieving a balanced overall cup profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround ten days after roasting, opening the bag releases sweet aromas reminiscent of apple honey and dried fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, you will discover juicy sweetness and acidity reminiscent of cassis and cherries. Layered beneath are subtle fermented notes evocative of apple brandy and cacao, adding depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first impression is bright and vibrant, yet the finish is calm and comforting, with a gentle sweetness that lingers softly on the palate. It is a coffee that beautifully balances liveliness with elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also highly recommend brewing it as a flash-chilled iced coffee, where its bright acidity shines with refreshing clarity and reveals yet another side of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom grandfather to grandson—\u003cbr\u003eMore than forty years of accumulated knowledge and passion,\u003cbr\u003eand the dreams of a new generation carrying the torch forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe hope you will enjoy this vibrant and gentle cup crafted by the López family of La Mina Farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philocoffea","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans \/ 100g","offer_id":47079445561519,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Beans \/ 200g (20% OFF)","offer_id":47079445594287,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Beans \/ 1000g (30% OFF)","offer_id":47079445627055,"sku":null,"price":434.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/7825\/7071\/files\/IMG_1538.jpg?v=1781870378","url":"https:\/\/en.philocoffea.com\/en-hk\/products\/430-colombia-la-mina-caturra","provider":"Philocoffea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}