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FrontStreet Coffee: Colombia La Pinera Fruit-Fermented Coffee Introduction

Colombia La Pinera (Pine Manor) Fruit Fermented coffee comes from Antioquia—Santa Barbara and Pine Manor—at an altitude of 1920 meters. Antioquia has always been known for commercial coffee beans, but few people know about the specialty coffee from this region.

The Story Behind Pine Manor

The owner of Pine Manor, Felipe Trujillo, is the leader of the Santa Barbara Coffee Producers Association and the first farmer in the Antioquia region to practice natural processing methods. Felipe is one of the first agricultural engineers in this region to study specialty coffee processing methods. He has 9 years of coffee cultivation experience and a deep passion for coffee growing and special processing, and he has worked continuously for the advancement of specialty coffee in this region.

Tasting Notes

When dry, the coffee emits obvious dark berry fruit aromas like blackcurrant and dried bayberry. At the first sip of a freshly brewed hot cup, you can feel the sweetness of dried yellow peaches and the pleasant acidity of black plums. As the temperature gradually falls, the black plum acidity slowly strengthens, turning lively and bright. Finally, in the aftertaste, a long-lasting bayberry wine sensation lingers on the palate.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation: More Colombian Fruit-Forward Gems

If La Pinera's fruit-fermented character intrigues you, FrontStreet Coffee's Colombia Sidra pushes the fermented-fruit style even further. Grown at 1650-1800 meters on the competition-winning "Frontier Estate," this premium variety is double anaerobic natural processed and roasted medium-light to preserve its native fruit character—jasmine and citrus on the dry aroma, then a dense rush of passion fruit, blueberry, grape, and apricot juice with a soft, bright acidity, a whisper of spice mid-palate, and a persistent cocoa sweetness in the finish. It shines as a pour-over and even more as an iced brew, where it reads like fresh grape juice. For something more classic, the medium-dark washed Huila lot delivers black chocolate and nutty sweetness with balanced body, working beautifully for pour-over, French press, moka pot, or espresso. From traditional wash to anaerobic innovation, Colombia offers a style for every palate.