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IMPORTANT: Due to the exclusivity, high cost and small amount of green available, we roast and fulfill orders for this coffee on a schedule. We roast these once every 7-10 days, so expect this coffee to take just a bit longer to ship. If you ordered any other coffees, they will wait and ship together with any Signature coffees.
Price range: $24.00 through $160.00
Flavor Notes: Caramel, Chocolate, Cedar, Orange, Tangerine
ABOUT THIS COFFEE:
Around 80 years ago, Ricardo Hernández and Concepción Castillo set out to settle on “Los Nogales,” a farm in Pitalito, Huila, with a dream to make a name in coffee history. Their love led to the birth of eight children who devoted their lives to the countryside. One of the siblings stood out, leading the family to be remembered in the coffee world. In 1952, Ricaurte Hernández, the youngest son, was born. He worked as a farmer and discovered the value of generosity, humility, and entrepreneurship through his experiences on the land; his dream was to see his children grow up on his farm with the values he cherished. In Valle del Cauca, Ricaurte met his life partner, Suldery Arango, a woman with coffee in her veins, and together they built a coffee empire. In 2005, their estate won first place in Colombia’s “Cup of Excellence” contest, thanks to the family’s dedication.
Ricaurte was a visionary, always looking for innovative practices in coffee cultivation and business. His life ended tragically in 2013 due to violence in the Colombian countryside, leaving a legacy of resilience and inspiration for coffee farmers across the country. After Ricaurte’s death, the family considered selling the farm, but Oscar Fernando, his youngest son, decided to honor his father’s legacy and took over the farm.
His dedication to sustainable practices and innovation, coupled with his experience in environmental management, has transformed Los Nogales into a modern coffee production center, producing high-quality coffee while emphasizing research, technological innovation, and environmental conservation.
The journey of this low caf coffee begins with the meticulous selection of ripe cherries, ensuring only the highest quality beans are chosen. After being disinfected with treated water, the cherries are sorted using a water density method to ensure optimal quality. The pulp is then removed.
The low caf process starts by immersing the coffee beans in hot water at 80°C to open the pores and prepare them for caffeine extraction. A natural solvent derived from coffee pulp is introduced to the water, and this process is repeated three times to remove approximately 95% of the caffeine while preserving the coffee’s inherent flavors.
Next, a unique fermentation process is employed using a sourdough starter. This fermentation lasts for 4 days (96 hours) in plastic containers. The sourdough, which acts as a starter culture similar to traditional sourdough, is collected from previous batches of the same coffee type and stored at a controlled temperature of 18°C to maintain optimal conditions.
The final step involves an 8-day drying process in a controlled environment, ensuring the coffee reaches the ideal moisture level. This meticulous approach preserves the freshness and quality of the beans, resulting in a coffee with delightful notes of Banana, candy, sweet & sugary, papaya, creamy, cinnamon.
At Euphoria, transparency begins with relationships. We believe that great coffee is rooted in mutual trust, respect, and shared commitment, long before it ever reaches your cup.
Instead of focusing solely on numbers or certifications, we prioritize long-standing partnerships with the farmers who grow our coffee. Some of these relationships have been years in the making, built through consistent communication, shared goals, and genuine care for one another’s success.
We believe the length of these relationships is one of the most meaningful indicators of transparency. A farmer would not choose to work with us year after year if we were cutting corners, negotiating unfairly, or treating their work as anything less than the craft it is. When both sides continue to return, it’s because the partnership is healthy, respectful, and mutually beneficial.
For some of our newer relationships, the foundation is the same: direct access and open communication are non-negotiable. We do not pursue sourcing situations where we can’t talk directly with the people producing the coffee, nor do we enter relationships that don’t have the potential to grow into something long-term. Our goal is always consistency, trust, and shared success, not one-time transactions.
Whenever possible, we visit our producing partners face to face. Sitting down together, walking their farms, and experiencing their work firsthand is invaluable. These moments deepen our connection and help ensure that our sourcing practices reflect our values in real, tangible ways.
When you enjoy our coffee, you’re supporting real people, real families, and real histories, thoughtfully connected across the world. That’s the heart of what we do, and that’s the kind of transparency we’re proud to stand behind.
Length of Relationship with Oscar Fernando: 1 year
How many different coffee lots we have purchased from the Lasso Brothers: 1
Have we met Oscar face to face? Not yet!
Thank you! – Nick Yost / Owner of Euphoria Coffee Roasting
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Variety | Caturra |
| Process | Decaf, Washed |
| Size | 275 grams, 2 lbs, 5 lbs |
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