El Vergel Estate Golden Berries

From the visionary minds of Elías and Shady Bayter comes a coffee that redefines the expectations of a Colombian Natural. Grown at the renowned El Vergel Estate, this Pink Bourbon lot is a vibrant celebration of "Yellow Fruits"—balancing a bright, citrusy acidity with a deep, honey-like sweetness. This selection represents the pinnacle of specialty coffee in Melbourne, designed for those who value innovation and rare varietals.

Experimental Specialty Processing: 96-Hour Anaerobic Fermentation

This Pink Bourbon undergoes a 96-hour anaerobic fermentation in whole cherry, carried out in sealed tanks without oxygen to intensify fruit expression and aromatic complexity, resulting in a Natural Anaerobic process.

After fermentation, the cherries are gently transferred to raised beds where they are slowly dried with the fruit intact, allowing controlled oxidation and sugar concentration to develop a dense, juicy character. The drying process lasts approximately 18–25 days until optimal moisture is reached.

Once dried, the coffee rests for a minimum of 20–30 days in sealed GrainPro bags prior to milling. This meticulous process ensures the creation of a vibrant, fruit-forward flavor experience with remarkable depth and sweetness.

Single Origin Detail: Colombia El Vergel Golden Berries

Origin: Colombia

Farm: El Vergel Estate

Farmer: Elías & Shady Bayter

Varietal: Pink Bourbon

Altitude: 1500 MASL

Processing Method: Natural Anaerobic (96-Hour)

Roast Level: Medium-Light (Omni-Roast)

Coffee Tasting Profile: Tropical Punch, Blueberry Compote & Mulled Wine

Tasting: Tropical Punch and blackberries on the nose, leading into a rich blueberry compote with a sophisticated mulled wine finish.

Aromatics: Intense Tropical Punch and Blackberries on the nose.

Palate: A rich, jammy Blueberry Compote with a dense, juicy character.

Finish: A sophisticated Mulled Wine finish with remarkable depth and sweetness.

Specialty Brew Guide: Filter & Espresso Parameters

To allow the complex anaerobic fermentation to truly shine, we recommend the following precision parameters:

Filter (V60 / Chemex / Batch Brew)

Dose: 20g

Yield: 300ml

Time: 3:15 minutes

Espresso

Dose: 24g

Yield: 45ml

Time: 29–33 seconds