Typica Vergel: exclusive Green Coffee Beans

HISTORY:

Back in 1995, the Bayter Family rolled up their sleeves and dove headfirst into the agricultural scene at El Vergel farm. Avocado was their main squeeze, but when avocado prices took a nosedive in 2006, they knew it was time to shake things up. So, they tossed some coffee varieties into the mix – catimore, red, yellow caturra – and boom, a coffee empire was born!

Fast forward to 2016, and with a little guidance from coffee guru Miguel Jimenez, they planted specialty coffee varieties, setting the stage for some serious coffee greatness. Then, in a stroke of genius, they embraced natural coffee processes in 2018, tinkering with fermentation control like mad scientists in a lab. And let's not forget their claim to fame – the Koji fermentation process, a game-changer in the green coffee game!

Now, meet the dynamic trio behind the scenes: Martha Montenegro, along with her coffee-savvy partners Elias and Shady. Together, they're not just brewing coffee; they're brewing up a whole community revolution! Their mission? To blend tech magic with coffee passion and sprinkle a little extra joy into the lives of everyone at El Vergel Estate.

PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

Typica Vergel is a standout lot from El Vergel Estate in Fresno, Tolima, Colombia—crafted with precision to showcase the elegance of the Typica variety through an innovative honey process.

After being handpicked at optimal ripeness, the coffee cherries undergo a 16-hour aerobic pre-fermentation, allowing initial flavor development to begin. Next, the cherries are partially depulped and sealed in hermetic plastic tanks for a 72-hour anaerobic fermentation, where temperature and oxygen levels are closely monitored to enhance the coffee’s sweetness and complexity.

Following fermentation, the coffee is dried in a mechanical silo for 3 days, a method that ensures consistent drying and precise moisture control. The beans are then stabilized for 30 days in GrainPro bags until they reach 12% moisture content—an essential step that allows the flavors to fully settle and intensify.

The result is a refined cup that highlights the floral and citrus characteristics of Typica, layered with delicate sweetness and a clean finish. Ideal for roasters seeking traceable, small-batch coffees with high sensory clarity and varietal expression.