Colombia - Vergel Estate Anaerobic Natural

Wow, where do we start with this one?  I'll start off by saying that this coffee should come with a disclaimer - it's not for the coffee lover simply looking for a delicious cup of coffee in the morning.  If you're looking for a dependable daily drinker, we've got plenty of other great options.  However, for the fearless and intrepid coffee adventurer in search for new experiences and flavor profiles, we think you're really going to have fun with this one.

The Cup

Like a summer blockbuster movie, Colombia Vergel Estate holds nothing back.  An absolute explosion of flavor hits you from the moment you notice the intense tropical notes of banana and guava, to the jasmine-like floral aroma as you exhale, and the long lingering flavor of dark chocolate as you try to make sense of what you just tasted.  Like us, you may initially find it confounding, as if Shady & Elias Bayter of El Vergel Estate somehow managed to pack more flavor into the normally available space.  As you continue to sip however, you'll find that your tastebuds adapt and are able to parse through the intensity to identify more nuanced and individuated tasting notes.  We loved the creamy character of the cup, which paired with the tropical fruit notes, provided an ultra-delicious caramelized banana flavor, which is cut by a tangy, bright sweetness of tropical tree fruit such as guava.  While bright and creamy, we also find the body to be on the fuller side, providing space for a base layer of dark chocolate supporting the fruity high notes.  Our new team member, Rafe, may have summed it up best when he said it tastes like "Juicy Fruit" gum.

The Producer