Regular price ¥2,500
Unit price per
Flavor Notes
Bitter, Dark chocolate, Nectarine, Plum, Velvety, Round
Beans
Farm: Granito de oro
Producer: Don Nelson
Area: Urrao Antioquia, Colombia
Altitude: 1,950m
Varietal: Chiroso
Processing: Washed
Roast Level
Dark roast
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＜Colombia Granito de Oro＞
Chiroso is a coffee variety that has been cultivated for generations in Urrao, Antioquia. Its green beans are long and slender, resembling those of Geisha. Recent research has revealed that Chiroso is actually an Ethiopian heirloom-derived variety. In the 2020 Cup of Excellence Colombia, a washed Chiroso produced by Los Tres Mosqueteros Farm in Urrao won first place, bringing this remarkable variety into the global spotlight. Chiroso is well suited to high-altitude cultivation thanks to its tolerance to cooler temperatures, and its relatively high productivity has made it a favorite among producers in the Urrao region.
The producer, Nelson, is a second-generation coffee farmer. He learned about coffee production and specialty coffee processing from his mother, Ofir Bolivar, and is working toward becoming a producer recognized both in Colombia and internationally. At present, Nelson’s farm is planted exclusively with Chiroso. In the future, together with Haiz Coffee, he plans to begin cultivating Geisha as well. We believe this Chiroso offers an exciting glimpse into the quality we can expect from his future Geisha lots, and we look forward to seeing his journey continue.
For this release, we chose to roast the coffee to a vibrant dark profile. Because the green coffee had an exceptionally high moisture content of 13%, we used a higher charging temperature and applied ample energy from the beginning of the roast. The total roast time was approximately 9 minutes and 40 seconds. By keeping the roast relatively short, we aimed to express the rich, toasty character of a dark roast while preserving the coffee’s inherent fruitiness and sweetness.
Immediately after roasting, the aroma is dominated by bittersweet notes created during the roasting process. As the coffee rests, however, these gradually evolve into a sweeter and more layered fragrance. Personally, I recommend opening the bag about 14 days after the roast date. At that point, you’ll experience the calm, comforting character of a dark roast alongside juicy fruit notes and a lingering sweetness. The coffee continues to evolve after opening, so we encourage you to enjoy the changes in flavor over time.
The first sip brings a pleasantly bittersweet impression characteristic of a dark roast. Beneath that, however, lies a gentle chocolate-like sweetness, creating a beautifully balanced cup where the bitterness never overwhelms. As the coffee cools, sweet stone fruit notes reminiscent of yellow peach and plum begin to emerge, followed by hints of grape that add further complexity. A rich, silky mouthfeel is another defining characteristic of this coffee. It has a satisfying weight and depth while remaining remarkably smooth and easy to drink.
Complex yet elegant. Vibrant yet comforting.
This is a coffee to slow down with at the end of the day—one that invites you to savor every sip and enjoy its lingering finish.
We hope you will enjoy this vibrant and gentle cup crafted by the López family of La Mina Farm.