Las Flores Tabi Natural (Cocoa Euphoria)

Colombia | Las Flores | Jhoan Vergara | Tabi Natural (Cocoa Euphoria) | Signature Series

Tabi, a varietal developed in Colombia for its resistance to leaf rust and its high cup quality, is most often processed using the washed method to highlight its clean acidity and vibrant flavor profile. Ripe cherries are handpicked and sorted, then pulped and fermented—either dry or in water—for 24 to 48 hours to break down the mucilage. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly washed and dried on raised beds or patios until they reach the ideal moisture content. This traditional approach results in a crisp, articulate cup with notes of citrus, red fruits, and florals, often accompanied by a tea-like finish.

In more experimental settings, producers may apply anaerobic or natural processing to Tabi, introducing whole-cherry fermentation in sealed environments to deepen sweetness and body. These methods can yield coffees with more tropical or jammy notes—such as mango, plum, or strawberry—while still maintaining the varietal’s characteristic balance and structure. Whether processed traditionally or innovatively, Tabi stands out for its clarity, complexity, and versatility across processing styles.

The natural process involves drying whole coffee cherries under the sun, allowing the beans to absorb flavors from the fruit as they dry. This results in a coffee with a heavy body, fruity sweetness, and complex flavors. It’s commonly practiced in Ethiopia and Brazil, where the climate is conducive to sun-drying.

Peppermint, candy, liquorice, chocolate. Medium acidity, soft body, good sweetness, refreshing 'After Eight' aftertaste (Tabi Cocoa Euphoria Natural Combined Process Nitrogen)

Colombia | Las Flores | Jhoan Vergara | Tabi Natural (Cocoa Euphoria) | Signature Series - When is peak flavour?

Encapsulates the sensation of bliss or euphoria that some individuals experience when they consume or interact with cocoa-related items. It suggests a deeply pleasurable and satisfying experience, linked to the rich, smooth, indulgent qualities of cocoa or chocolate and the sensory pleasure it brings. This profile will also have cherry, raisin and tart notes, adding complexity and body to it.

Tabi coffee was developed in Colombia by Cenicafé (the National Coffee Research Center) in 2002. It is a hybrid created by crossing three coffee varieties: Typica, Bourbon and Timor Hybrid.

Jhoan Vergara is one of Colombia’s most exciting young specialty coffee producers, representing a new generation redefining what Huila coffees can be. Born in Pitalito in 1996, Jhoan grew up immersed in coffee farming and now leads production at Las Flores Farm in Acevedo. With a strong foundation in traditional Colombian coffee growing, he has combined family knowledge with modern experimentation, focusing on precision, consistency, and expressive flavour profiles that stand out on the world stage.

At Las Flores, Jhoan works across a diverse range of varieties including Chiroso, Java, Gesha, Pink Bourbon, and Sidra, pairing each with carefully designed fermentation and drying protocols. His coffees are known for their clarity, intensity, and distinctive character, making them highly sought after by specialty roasters and frequently selected for international barista competitions. Today, Las Flores is widely regarded as a reference farm for innovative Colombian processing and competition-level quality, with Jhoan Vergara firmly established as one of the producers shaping the future of specialty coffee.

We sourced this competition coffee lot through LOHAS BEANS who work directly with the farmer and air freight the beans as soon as they are ready from processing.

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Lohas Beans is a Colombian exporter that works alongside some of the country’s most respected and forward-thinking producers, helping bring standout Colombian coffees to the global stage. Their lots have appeared in competitions, been served in top cafés around the world, and enjoyed by dedicated home brewers. While Lohas Beans are not producers themselves, they source and offer distinctive, high-quality lots for discerning coffee drinkers by collaborating with leading Colombian producers, including the Vergara Brothers, the Lasso Brothers, Jhonathan Gasca, Orlando Ospina, and Paola Trujillo.