Get ready for a coffee experience that’ll make your taste buds do the cha-cha!

Meet Zarza from the Silvia Valderama Estate in Laureles – a coffee that’s like a tropical vacation in your cup!

This washed wonder is bursting with juicy mango and zesty lime, all wrapped up in a smooth milk chocolate hug. Grown high in the mountains at 1400–1500 m.a.s.l., it’s a perfect combo of the region’s quirky charm and Silvia’s commitment to brewing brilliance. Grab a cup and let the flavor fiesta begin!

Each step of its journey is carefully crafted to preserve and enhance its character:

Step 1: Mature cherries are manually selected for peak quality

Step 2: Dry pulping followed by oxidation in plastic bags for 24 hours

Step 3: Submerged fermentation for 60 hours, with temperatures carefully monitored between 30 and 33°C

Step 4: Cherries are washed to remove mucilage and impurities, ensuring a clean, vibrant cup

Step 5: Finally, drying in marquesinas for 5–12 days under controlled temperatures, depending on weather conditions.

The result is a coffee with an exquisite balance of tropical vibrancy, citrus brightness, and comforting sweetness, offering a taste that lingers with elegance and complexity.

Processing method: Washed
Main flavour notes: Mango, Lime, Milk Chocolate

Varietal: Multiple

Harvest period: Mar, 2024
Altitude: 1400 – 1500 m.a.s.l

Screen: +16
Species: Arabica

Original packaging: Grain Pro in Jute Sacks

Region: San Antonio del Tequendama

Recommended brewing method: Espresso and Filter

CUP SCORE: 87.00

Fragrance 8.25 – Flavor 8.5 – Acidity 8.0 – Aftertaste 8.0 – Balance – 8.25 – Body 8.0 – Overall 8.0

Cupping Notes
A vibrant and tropical profile with a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity. Juicy mango shines through as the primary note, offering a lush, fruity base. A bright splash of lime adds a refreshing citrusy zing, enhancing the complexity and liveliness. The finish is smooth and comforting with a velvety milk chocolate undertone, rounding off the cup with a creamy sweetness.

Report by Pierre – Cata Café Export – Colombia

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Name: Zarza – Bella Vista

Location: San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Zarza Coffee originates from the heart of Colombia’s majestic mountains at 1,500 meters above sea level, born from the partnership of the Gasca family and the spirit of the resilient Zarzal bush, a symbol of strength and family unity. Zarza Coffee goes beyond traditional coffee production, embodying dedication to sustainable practices and excellence at every stage—from cultivation to the final tasting experience.

Their farm, Finca Bella Vista, stands as a testament to the region’s unique terroir, where diverse coffee varieties flourish, yielding exceptional cup profiles that reflect the land’s rich character. Beyond coffee, Zarza Coffee enhances its ecosystem by integrating beekeeping, adding natural harmony and depth to their products.

For generations, the Gasca family, one of Huila’s proud lineages, has preserved and passed down their expertise, ensuring that each harvest carries both the legacy and future of Colombian coffee culture.