Sl28 - Lot #53 [natural] green apple, caramel, strawberry [Outstanding as a pour-over]

Sl28 variety

SL-28 is a coffee variety originally from Kenya, famous for its bright and juicy flavors like citrus, red fruits, and floral notes. Although it's not easy to grow due to its sensitivity to diseases, when well cared for, it produces a spectacular, complex, and very elegant cup.

The Producer: Diego

Diego, one of the youngest coffee farmers at just 28, inherited his coffee profession from his father, Martín. Together, they’ve explored various experimental processes to enhance coffee quality. Recently, they've added exotic varieties like Pacamara and Pink Bourbon to their offerings. Supporting young producers like Diego is important to us, especially as many young people move from rural areas to cities for better opportunities.

The Process

Everything starts with a really good manual harvest; ripe cherries guarantee a sweeter and cleaner flavor. Then we proceed with a three-day fermentation process with the whole cherry. We have observed that this initial fermentation helps us develop sweetness while reducing bitterness and astringency. Finally, the coffee is moved to solar drying beds, where it dries slowly in the shade over a period of 20 to 30 days.