Edinson Argote, of Quebraditas Farms, is quickly becoming a rising star in our industry pushing the boundaries of what we think coffee should taste like. On his farm he is growing a number of rare varieties including one of our favorites, the SL-28. SL28 is among the most well-known and well-regarded varieties of Africa. It has consequently spread from Kenya, where it was originally selected in the 1930s, to other parts of Africa (it is important in Arabica-growing regions of Uganda, in particular) and now to Latin America. The variety is suited for medium to high altitudes and shows resistance…
Edinson Argote, of Quebraditas Farms, is quickly becoming a rising star in our industry pushing the boundaries of what we think coffee should taste like. On his farm he is growing a number of rare varieties including one of our favorites, the SL-28.
SL28 is among the most well-known and well-regarded varieties of Africa. It has consequently spread from Kenya, where it was originally selected in the 1930s, to other parts of Africa (it is important in Arabica-growing regions of Uganda, in particular) and now to Latin America. The variety is suited for medium to high altitudes and shows resistance to drought, but is susceptible to the major diseases of coffee. SL28 is notable for its rusticity—a quality meaning that it can be left untended for years or even decades at a time, and then return to successful production. There are SL28 trees in many parts of Kenya that are 60-80 years old and still productive.
Edinson and his team pick a minimum of 90% fully ripe cherries, floating them to remove any unripes. He then allows the cherries to ferment for 48 hours in food grade drums. Next he dries the cherries on raised beds for 12 days until its moisture content reaches 20%. This is where the advanced magic happens. He then rehydrates the coffee cherries with water and specific yeast for 4 days monitoring the temp and PH, making sure the yeast is healthy and active. Lastly, to lock in the flavor he just created, he dries the coffee for 76 hours in mechanical dryers.
This is hands down one of our favorite drops of the year. Don't sleep on this coffee.
Regular price
$39.00
Pickup available at Archetype Coffee Little Bohemia
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10oz
Archetype Coffee Little Bohemia
1419 South 13th Street Ste 101 Omaha NE 68108 United States
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