El Vergel Estate Guava Banana

From the renowned El Vergel Estate in Fresno, Tolima, this espresso showcases one of the most intensely fruity and expressive microlots produced by farmers Elías and Shady Bayter. Grown in a plot surrounded by guava trees and located beside the estate’s washing station, this lot has become famous for its bold fruit character and exceptional sweetness.

Hand‑selected Red and Yellow Caturra cherries are harvested at peak ripeness before undergoing a 48–60 hour anaerobic fermentation, a controlled oxygen‑free process that builds deep complexity and vibrant fruit intensity. After fermentation, the cherries are dried slowly under the sun on raised beds in a Marquesina, then finished in low‑temperature mechanical dryers to achieve perfect moisture stability. This meticulous natural anaerobic method creates a syrupy, expressive espresso with remarkable clarity and structure.

Chocolate • Plum • Guava • Red Fruits • Citric Acidity • Tangerine Expect a rich, fruit‑forward espresso with tropical sweetness, bright citrus lift and a smooth, chocolate‑backed finish.

Why We Love It

- Intensely fruity microlot grown beside guava trees

- Precision‑controlled anaerobic fermentation for maximum flavour development

- Slow sun‑drying + mechanical finishing for stability and sweetness

- Perfect for espresso: syrupy, sweet, complex and vibrant

Origin

Colombia

Region

Tolima, Fresno, Vergel Estate

Producer

Elias and Shady Bayter

Varietal

Red and Yellow Caturra

Altitude

1350m

Proc. Method

Natural Anaerobic

Medium (espresso)