Paola Trujillo - SL28 Thermal Shock

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MEET THE PRODUCER | Paola Trujilo grew up on her father's farm in Caldono, Cauca, which has been producing coffee in the region for over four decades. Where her father, Don Carlos Trujillo, is invested in sustainable agricultural practices, Paola complements his passion by spearheading fermentation and processing endeavors at Patio Bonito. This SL28 lot underwent a thermal shock protocol before being washed - a process which Paola oversaw and executed with precision and excellence, as it seems she does all things in her life. 

We had the privilege of cupping this coffee at origin with Lohas, a specialty coffee exporter with whom Paola recently began working. We loved it so much, we scooped up the whole lot - and Paola may or may not have cried when she found out. 

TRUST THE PROCESS | After being handpicked at peak ripeness, the coffee cherries are floated to remove lower-density beans before being hand sorted and washed. For this lot, a thermal shock was used to kickstart the fermentation process, and the cherries were then depulped before being placed in plastic barrels to ferment. Finally, the coffee is removed to dry until optimal moisture content (10-12%) is achieved.

TAKE A SIP | The flavor profile of this coffee was labeled as "citrus-laden," and we have to admit: that's a pretty accurate descriptor. Citrus fruit, like bergamot, and a zippy acidity, like lemon zest, delight our palettes. It's got plenty of florality, too - think more of that fragrant bergamot character, and also lavender. Yellow stone fruit, like yellow peaches, combine with all of that citrus and florality to give us a sipping experience not unlike an Ethiopian Gesha. It's a really lovely example of what's possible with a little well-executed fermentation - and is a sure sign that Paola Trujillo is a name you'll be seeing a lot more often around Black & White Coffee Roasters.

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Origin | Caldono, Cauca, Colombia

Producer | Paola Trujillo

Farm | Patio Bonito

Process | Thermal Shock

Variety | SL28

Elevation | 1570-1650 masl