{"product_id":"kolumbia-strawberry-milkshake-cofermented","title":"Colombia Strawberry Milkshake co-fermented","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColombia Strawberry Milkshake from El Vergel plantation by growers Martha, Shady and Elias Bayter and Slovak roastery Barista Roasters. Our recommendation:).\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious co-fermented coffee - tastes like a strawberry shake:). Yum!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese coffees are grown by Colombian farmers from the regions of Tolima, Huila, and Caldas. Depending on the harvest season, coffee cherries are sourced from these areas to ensure the freshest raw material, then transported and processed at the\u003cstrong\u003e El Vergel Estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur agricultural journey began in 1995, and in 2010, we started growing coffee at the El Vergel Estate in Tolima. By 2015, we had successfully harvested our first varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, after encountering difficulties in the local market,\u003cstrong\u003e Martha, Shady, and Elias\u003c\/strong\u003e decided to find innovative ways to increase the value of their coffees and reduce the distance between producers and roasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, \u003cstrong\u003eForest Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e was established with the vision of unlocking the full potential of Colombian coffee through processing innovation, education, and sustainable development. Our mission is to directly connect coffee growers with international markets, ensuring fair prices and full transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, in 2025, Forest Coffee has grown into a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects in Colombia, a team of over 25 people, and a global community of partners and roasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur story shows how innovation and cooperation can truly change the coffee industry for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe process begins with manual sorting, where only ripe coffee cherries are selected, and any impurities such as leaves or stones are removed. The fruits then undergo 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by another 24 hours of whole-fruit fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pulping, the beans go into a 5-day anaerobic fermentation along with the remaining mucilage layer. During this stage, yeast and strawberry notes are added, enhancing the honey-style processing and giving the coffee an intense, fruity profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the coffee is mechanically dried for 10 days to ensure an even moisture level, then stabilized for 5 days in GrainPro bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an exceptionally juicy and distinct cup with notes of strawberry, milk chocolate, and a pleasant apple-like acidity, highlighting the diversity of Colombian terroir and innovative processing approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200g whole bean coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roastery is currently in the process of changing its packaging, and depending on the batch, the colors and designs of the bags may vary. The coffee inside is the same:).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barista Roasters","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":52853646393680,"sku":"BARO-COL-STMSH-200G","price":97.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false},{"title":"sample - 18g","offer_id":52853646426448,"sku":"BARO-COL-STMSH-18G","price":17.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2277\/5376\/files\/strawberryMilkshake.webp?v=1776272984","url":"https:\/\/coffeemates.pl\/en\/products\/kolumbia-strawberry-milkshake-cofermented","provider":"Coffee Mates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}