La Claudina Filter
La Claudina Filter
Narrative Coffee Stand
Cranberry, yellow nectarine, chocolate ganche
Origin: Ciudad Bolivar, Antioquia, Colombia
Variety: Colombia, Tabi
Process: Natural
Producer: Juan Saldarriaga
Altitude: 1400 - 1800 masl
200g
About the producer
Juan Saldarriaga manages two farms, La Claudina and El Encanto, each spanning approximately 60 hectares, with a total coffee-planted area of 42 hectares. The remaining land is preserved as forest and a natural reserve.
Juan assumed control of his family's two farms in 2012, initiating the cultivation of diverse and new cultivars, including Castillos, Caturras, Tabis, Bourbons, Geishas, and SL28s, among others. His objective is to understand how each variety thrives in their environment, with plans to expand production of the most successful ones.
About the processing
After cherry selection, the cherries undergo a water soak to remove floaters before processing. Traditional disc pulping with a separator for greens is used. Fermentation methods vary based on tank availability and quantity of cherries. Large quantities, around 5000 kg per day, undergo dry fermentation in tanks with regular water rinsing every 6-8 hours, typically taking 24 hours. For smaller batches and experiments, a new batch of coffee is introduced after 24 hours, extending the total fermentation time to 48 hours.