Colombia Arnulfo Caro Chiroso
The first thing you notice is how juicy this coffee is. Honeydew melon opens clean and sweet, followed by a cool mint note that sits right in the center of the cup. As it develops, pineapple acidity pushes through with a tropical, zingy brightness that feels alive without being aggressive. It's a layered cup that changes as it cools, and each sip pulls something slightly different.
Arnulfo Caro started farming coffee in 2020 after years working in mining. His brother gifted him the first Chiroso seeds and taught him everything about growing and processing. Today Arnulfo and his wife Martha Cartagena manage Finca Hoyo Rico together on two hectares in the village of Guintar, just outside Anzá, at 2,100 meters above sea level. Martha handles processing and drying while Arnulfo and their older children manage the farm. It's a true family operation, still young and already producing coffee that's getting attention.
The washed process here takes advantage of the altitude. Cherries ferment for four days before depulping, then undergo an additional eight-day fermentation. At 2,100 meters, cooler temperatures slow fermentation down, which lets more complexity develop without introducing off flavors. The result is a clean, transparent cup where the Chiroso variety's natural character comes through clearly.
A coffee worth slowing down for.
Producer: Arnulfo Caro & Martha Cartagena
Region: Anzá, Antioquia, Colombia
Altitude: 2,100 MASL
Variety: Chiroso
Processing Method: Washed
Tasting Notes
Honeydew Melon, Mint, and Pineapple
Roast Level
Light
Body
Silky
Acidity
Zingy & Tropical
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