What Are Anaerobic Natural Coffee Beans? Introduction to Colombian Anaerobic Natural Coffee Beans

Introduction to FrontStreet Coffee's Paradise Estate Anaerobic Natural Coffee

Cauca is a certified coffee origin region in Colombia, with an average altitude of 1,758 meters and peaks that reach up to 2,100 meters. The region's topography, rainfall, temperature and volcanic soil create ideal conditions for coffee. Around 80% of the area is mountainous, with parallel ranges running through the east and center that form part of the Andes. The central range holds two main volcanoes, Sotara and Petacas. As in other southwestern production areas, Cauca shows a clear monomodal rainfall pattern along its borders, with the dry season mainly falling in August and September each year. The rainy season that follows brings a concentrated flowering period, and the harvest follows the next year.

Paradise Estate (Finca El Paraiso) is a coffee farm that Mr. Diego Samuel began running in 2008. At first it was just a small 2.5-hectare family estate. Each year the owner poured the surplus from the harvest back into coffee research, constantly studying how to produce specialty flavors more reliably.

In 2015 he entered a local regional competition for the first time and took first place. Overnight fame brought recognition from the industry, and it motivated him further to promote the cultivation of specialty coffee.

Through his company Indestec (Innovacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico para la Caficultura), Diego developed new technologies to improve and stabilize coffee quality. He says he likes to step outside his comfort zone because it keeps pushing him to improve.

Flavor Description

Sugarcane, Sugar Plum, Dessert Almond, Creamy

Coffee Origin Information

This coffee comes from Paradise Estate in Cauca, Colombia. Paradise Estate was the winning estate at the 2018 Colombia Cup of Excellence (COE). This 2019-harvest anaerobic natural is the Bourbon variety, processed with the anaerobic fermentation natural method. It has full, rich flavors and continues Paradise Estate's run of bold, intense profiles.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Paradise Estate shows how far fermentation can push a Colombian cup, and if you enjoy that style, FrontStreet Colombia Finca La Frontera Sidra is worth trying. This double anaerobic natural ferments whole cherries in sealed tanks before drying, drawing out layered tropical aromas of passion fruit, apricot, dried fruit and grape with an almond-like aftertaste - a clean read of the same technique.

For a more everyday Colombian profile, FrontStreet Colombia Huila uses a medium-dark roast to highlight dark chocolate, nutty sweetness, balanced oils and a full body, and it adapts easily to pour-over, French press, moka pot and espresso. FrontStreet Colombia Huila is the straightforward way to get to know the country's classic washed character.