{"product_id":"kolumbia-banana-split-cofermented","title":"Colombia Banana Split Natural Anaerobic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColombia Banana Split from growers Nestor Lasso and Jhoan Vergara and the Slovak roastery Barista Roasters. Our recommendation :).\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious coffee - it's not a co-ferment, but it tastes exactly like a banana co-ferment. Aromatic, sweet, clear. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA coffee that tastes like dessert, yet remains clean, organized, and full of energy. In the cup, you can expect candy-like sweetness, banana ice cream with chocolate, brownie, and a distinct, citrusy acidity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this coffee is special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not \"just\" a natural. It's the result of precisely controlled, anaerobic pre-fermentation and slow drying, designed to maximize sweetness and aromas towards a distinctly dessert-like, candy profile — without losing clarity and structure. Peñas Blancas works on repeatable protocols that consistently enhance the intensity of fruits, floral notes, and creamy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing: how Peñas Blancas Natural Anaerobic is made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Peñas Blancas, every stage is refined for the highest quality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelective harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e – only fully ripe cherries with high sugar content are selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorting (flotation and density)\u003c\/strong\u003e – elimination of unripe and defective fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic pre-fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e – whole fruits ferment without oxygen for 48–72 hours, which enhances the fruity and floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow drying\u003c\/strong\u003e – 25–30 days on African beds, which promotes even sugar development and bean stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilization and dry milling\u003c\/strong\u003e – resting, then hulling and final sorting before export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeñas Blancas Coffee Processing Center\u003c\/strong\u003e operates as a social initiative and a collaborative project based on the local community in Acevedo (Huila). Its goal is to remove barriers that often hinder small producers from accessing the specialty market — such as limited infrastructure, inconsistent processing quality, or lack of technical knowledge — by implementing standards, training, quality control, and providing a more transparent path to better prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe center is managed by \u003cstrong\u003eNestor Lasso\u003c\/strong\u003e (fermentation development, quality control, innovation) and \u003cstrong\u003eJhoan Vergara\u003c\/strong\u003e (community engagement, logistics, and building stable and fair relationships with farmers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this means that coffee cherries from small producers can be transformed into coffees of quality comparable to the best microlots from single farms — clean, distinct, and competition-worthy — while supporting the long-term stability and development of the entire community of producers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150g whole bean coffee \u003cbr\u003eThe color of the packaging may vary depending on the batch. Our packaging happens to be green:).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barista Roasters","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":52853906604368,"sku":"BARO-COL-BNSPL-150G","price":78.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false},{"title":"sample - 18g","offer_id":52853906637136,"sku":"BARO-COL-BNSPL-18G","price":17.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2277\/5376\/files\/kolumbia-banana-split.webp?v=1776272993","url":"https:\/\/coffeemates.pl\/en\/products\/kolumbia-banana-split-cofermented","provider":"Coffee Mates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}