Alexis Guarnizo / Washed / Colombia / 250g

205,00 kr

Origin: Colombia
Producer: Alexis Guarnizo
Farm: Los Lacres
Coffee Region: Tarqui, Huila
Varieties: Colombia
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,700 - 1,750 meters
Flavour Profile: Grapefruit, Red apple, & Cocoa nibs

Alexis Guarnizo is married to Diana Gutiérrez, and together they have two children, Lady (10) and Jhon Alexis (6). For the past 15 years, they have dedicated themselves to their family farm, Los Lacres. Alexis's nine siblings, who independently manage their own coffee farms nearby, work collaboratively under the Guarnizo family name. This united effort has led to consistent success and a reputation for producing high-quality coffee through smart and cooperative practices.

Situated in the hamlet of El Triunfo, at an elevation of 1,700 to 1,750 masl, Los Lacres benefits from its proximity to the Serranía de Las Minas National Park. Additionally, Tarqui's location near the Magdalena River brings warm, dry air up the mountains during the day, creating a unique microclimate ideal for coffee cultivation. Alexis oversees approximately two hectares of coffee, cultivating varieties such as Castillo, Caturra, and Borbón Rosado. Drawing from traditional Colombian coffee farming techniques passed down by his parents, Alexis employs meticulous processing methods.

The cherries undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation period before pulping, followed by 36-hour dry fermentation in tanks. At least two washes halt fermentation, and the wet coffee is promptly transferred to raised platform dryers, where it is carefully raked to reduce moisture efficiently. Upon completing the initial drying phase, Alexis allows the coffee to air-dry for 15 to 20 days, adjusting for weather conditions to ensure optimal results.

We buy this coffee directly with the help of Fairfield trading.

Type: Coffee