Ximena Cifuentes - Colombia

La Esperanza is a small 1.5-hectare family farm located in Villa Moreno, about 20 minutes from Buesaco. Nestled at the foot of the mountain and near the Meneses stream, it benefits from constant humidity, abundant water, and rich organic matter, characteristic of the Nariño region. The region's volcanic soils, rich in minerals from the eruptions of the Galeras volcano, create a stable microclimate favorable to coffee cultivation and are essential to the exceptional quality of the coffee produced in the region.
Ximena begins her coffee production with a careful harvest of perfectly ripe cherries. These are then placed in a flotation tank to be sorted by density. The highest quality whole cherries naturally ferment before being pulped the next day. The cherry harvesting and collection generally take five days, with washing taking place at the end of the week. A key step in the process is the daily stirring of the coffee mass, performed in open tanks exposed to the elements. Once fermentation is complete, the beans are washed with clean water to remove any traces of mucilage, then sun-dried. The region's moderate ambient temperature allows for slow drying, which can last from 8 to 15 days.

This coffee invites you to discover a unique combination of flavors, including roasted pineapple, baked apple, caramel, nuts, and rooibos. With its fruity acidity and smooth mouthfeel, Ximena Cifuentes is a fruity and flavorful coffee, ideal for the filter method.