Juicy Strawberry Co-fermented Colombia

Juicy Strawberry: A Strawberry Milkshake in Your Grinder

If you're looking for a coffee that tastes like a classic espresso, then... keep looking. Juicy Strawberry from the Slovak team Spojka Roastery is a fruity bomb that pushes the boundaries of what we call coffee. This is the result of an experiment by Brayan Alvear from the Colombian region of Huila, who decided to combine Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia varieties with real fruits.

How is this profile created?

This is not flavoring after roasting. This is an advanced co-fermentation, where the fruit flavor permeates the bean while it's still on the plantation:

• Pre-fermentation: 24 hours in plastic bags, and then another day in whole fruits (cherry fermentation).
• Strawberry SPA: After the pulp is removed, the beans are placed for 5 days in sealed tanks with dried strawberries. In anaerobic conditions, the coffee literally "absorbs" the sweetness and aroma of the fruits.
• Stabilization: After 10 days of mechanical drying, the coffee rests to ensure the profile becomes clean and repeatable.

What will you taste in your cup?

The name doesn't lie. This is a powerful hit of juicy strawberry, which after a moment transitions into smooth, milk chocolate. The whole experience is rounded off by a refreshing malic acidity, which prevents the brew from being bland.

"This is a coffee for those who want their pour-over to smell like a freshly opened jar of jam throughout the whole house."

In summary:

• Roastery: Spojka Roastery (Slovakia)
• Farmer: Brayan Alvear (Colombia, Huila)
• Varieties: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia
• Process: 5-day Strawberry Anaerobic Co-fermentation
• Profile: Strawberry, milk chocolate, malic acidity
• Vibe: Liquid chocolate-covered strawberries