Description
Country: Colombia
Variety: Laurina
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1,430-1,760 masl
Notes: Vanilla, Grapefruit, Plum, Orange
Usage Preference: Brewing Coffee, Cold Brew
Farm: Las Margaritas
Laurina Coffee
Also known as Bourbon Pointu or Maragogipe Laurina, is a distinctive coffee varietal noted for its low caffeine content. It is a natural mutation of the Bourbon coffee plant, with Laurina coffee beans typically containing about half the caffeine of regular Arabica beans. This significant reduction in caffeine contributes to a smoother and milder taste, as caffeine is a primary source of bitterness and astringency in coffee.
The flavour profile of Laurina coffee is often described as smooth and mild, with floral and fruity notes. Due to its lower caffeine content, it is an excellent choice for those sensitive to caffeine or seeking a milder coffee experience. However, the reduced caffeine also makes Laurina coffee more vulnerable to diseases and pests, making its cultivation more challenging. Consequently, it remains a relatively rare and specialty coffee varietal.
Fermentation
Rigorous picking, with cherries colour purple-grape, with maturation Brix grades of 18. Fermentation is done for 36 hours.
Drying
Coffee is left for about 48 hours in a silo (temperature approx 35°C), it is then passed to solar dry for about 15 days.
