{"product_id":"single-estate-of-the-month","title":"SINGLE ESTATE OF THE MONTH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCOFFEE: Luz Helena Salazar (Caturra, Natural) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eCountry: Colombia\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eFarm: La Leona\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eRegion: Quindo, Armenia\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eElevation: 1,450-1500m\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eVariety: Caturra\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eProcessing: Natural (with 45 hours of aerobic fermentation)\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eProducer: Luz Helena Salazar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor this month’s SINGLE ESTATE COFFEE we have La Leona, a natural processed Caturra from producer Luz Helena Salazar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis coffee is a cupping table stunner with clean elegant notes of peach interlaced with bright clean mandarin notes. The underlying caramel sweetness is carried by a silky mouthfeel. A very satisfying cup no matter how you brew it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Farmer: Luz Helena Salazar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLuz Helena grew up in Armenia and has been producing coffee for the last 20 years She owns Maracay, an 8 hectare farm with an elevation of 1,450-1,500m in Armenia Quindío.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLuz's passion for coffee was inspired by her husband's work on coffee farms and as a dry mill manager. Luz would hear Jairo talking about coffee and wanted to be more involved in the industry. With the support of Jairo, Luz started learning how to care for coffee plants and what steps she needed to take to produce high quality, ripe cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor several years now, her focus has been on producing specialty coffee constantly improving farm practices and producing the best cherries she can. When Luz is not tending to her coffee trees, she enjoys spending time with her friends and being part of local support groups for vulnerable people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor this lot, cherries are exposed to 45-hour aerobic fermentation. This method highlights the intrinsic flavours of the coffee, resulting in a cup that is rich, complex, and deeply connected to its origin. Afterwards, the cherries are spread out on raised beds and are carefully monitored and turned regularly to ensure uniform drying and to prevent over-fermentation or mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe drying process can take between 8 to 12 days until a moisture content of 9.5%-11% is reached. During this time the sugars and flavours from the fruit slowly permeate the beans. This creates a unique profile characterized by intense fruitiness, sweetness, and a full body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Variety: Caturra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaturra emerged as a spontaneous mutation of Red Bourbon discovered in Minas Gerais in Brazil sometime between 1915 and 1918. Unlike Bourbon, which can grow tall and has sprawling branches, Caturra is a dwarf variety, characterized by its shorter stature and dense branching. This compact growth habit is due to a genetic mutation that causes the plant to produce less of the hormone responsible for vertical growth. As a result, Caturra trees are easier to maintain and harvest, making them a practical choice for farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe name \"Caturra\" comes from the Guarani word meaning \"small,\" a fitting tribute to its diminutive size. Despite its small stature, Caturra has had a massive impact on the coffee industry, particularly in Latin America, where it has become a staple of coffee farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCaturra’s compact size allows farmers to plant more trees per hectare compared to taller varieties like Bourbon. This higher density, combined with its ability to produce more cherries, results in greater yields—making it an economically attractive option for growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdditionally, while it is more resistant to some diseases than Bourbon, however it is still vulnerable to coffee leaf rust and other pests, which has led to the development of newer hybrid varieties like Castillo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeealchemy.com.au\/products\/genius-loves-company\" style=\"color: #1a73e8;\"\u003eBundle 250g of this coffee + 500g Blend of your choice = unlock FREE SHIPPING at $55\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeealchemy.com.au\/products\/dynamic-duo\" title=\"DYNAMIC DUO\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a73e8;\"\u003eBundle 500g of this coffee + 500g Blend of your choice = also FREE SHIPPING at $65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeealchemy.com.au\/products\/genius-loves-company\" style=\"color: #1a73e8;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca for=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/coffeealchemy.com.au\/products\/dynamic-duo\" title=\"Dynamic duo bundle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coffee Alchemy","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ FILTER ROAST","offer_id":47253879521442,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ ESPRESSO ROAST","offer_id":47255624450210,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ FILTER ROAST","offer_id":47253879554210,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ ESPRESSO ROAST","offer_id":47255624482978,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/5292\/1186\/files\/Luz_Helena_bf75636e-86d8-4553-99a0-5023edc83727.jpg?v=1778467659","url":"https:\/\/coffeealchemy.com.au\/products\/single-estate-of-the-month","provider":"Coffee Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}