LILO - Quindio La Sirena - Colombia - Koji Fermentation - Pink Bourbon

LILO Coffee Roasters is located in Osaka, Japan

From LILO

 【Cupping Comment】  

① A rush of various berry flavors.

② The gentle acidity and sweetness of cascara tea.

③ A lingering hint of cinnamon aroma and the sweetness of sugarcane.

【Recommended Brew Method】

Espresso・V60・AeroPress・American Press・Cold Brew

◉ Enhancing Bean Flavor with Koji Fermentation

The QIMA KOJI PROJECT lot is cultivated and processed at an altitude of approximately 1,400-1,600 meters in Quindio, located on the western slopes of the Central Andes in western Colombia.

In this lot, the genetically certified Pink Bourbon variety undergoes koji fermentation. This unique fermentation method brings out luxurious and avant-garde flavors such as black cherry, strawberry, and cranberry.

The harvested coffee cherries are placed in a sealed tank, where the temperature is gradually increased over about 24 hours. Following this, the cherries are transferred to an open tank, where koji is added for fermentation over another 24-hour period. Finally, the tank is sealed again for a second round of anaerobic fermentation lasting 72 hours.

◉A Beautiful Coffee-Producing Region Rich in Nature

La Sirena Farm is located in Quindio, Colombia. Quindio, situated in the heart of Colombia's Coffee Triangle, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning landscapes, lush coffee farms, and deep cultural connection to coffee production.

Quindio boasts ideal climate conditions for high-quality coffee cultivation, including favorable temperatures, abundant rainfall, and high altitudes. As a result, the region is home to many coffee producers, some of whom open their farms for travel and tourism. Visitors can directly learn about the process from bean to cup at these farms.