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This labor-intensive process, combined with Huila's ideal microclimate of cool nights and warm days, produces a coffee of extraordinary complexity and elegance that showcases the pinnacle of Colombian specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooperative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asociación de Caficultores de Huila\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huila, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,650-1,800 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey (mucilage retained during drying)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiroso (rare Caturra mutation)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150+ smallholder families, average farm size 2-3 hectares\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised African beds, 18-22 days\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e April - June (main harvest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Trade Partnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term relationship with cooperative, prices 30% above commodity market\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eShade-Grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated under native shade trees including plantain and guamo\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural composting, no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWater Conservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey processing uses 80% less water than traditional washed methods\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eRegenerative Agriculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farmers practice soil conservation and biodiversity protection\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFair Wages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium pricing ensures living wages for all farm workers\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooperative funds support education, healthcare, and coffee quality labs\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWomen in Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35% of cooperative members are women farmers with equal decision-making rights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus blossom, red berries, light floral notes with hints of jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, red apple, bakery chocolate, honey sweetness, citrus zest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, bright and elegant like pink grapefruit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and silky with creamy mouthfeel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and lingering with floral undertones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional as pour-over (V60, Chemex) or espresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chiroso is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiroso is one of Colombia's most sought-after varietals, a natural mutation of Caturra discovered in the 1980s. It's notoriously difficult to cultivate—producing lower yields and requiring meticulous care—but rewards farmers and coffee lovers with unparalleled cup quality. The honey processing method further enhances its natural sweetness and complexity, creating a coffee that's both vibrant and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is fully traceable to the Asociación de Caficultores de Huila cooperative and the specific farms in the Huila region. We maintain detailed records including lot numbers, harvest dates, and processing notes. Each lot is cupped and scored at our Dubai facility by founder Mohamed Hamdou, and this exceptional coffee is featured in our advanced barista training programs to demonstrate the impact of processing methods on flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 1718 Coffee, we're committed to knowing the people behind every bean we source. 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