GLITCH Coffee COLOMBIA Risaralda Milan - AGI

The Milan farm, which has frequently appeared in coffee competitions in recent years and garnered global attention, has brought us coffee with unique flavors.

Speaking of the Milan farm, its most distinctive feature is undoubtedly its fermentation process called "Culturing". The Milan farm is a producer full of innovative spirit; they are not limited by varietal constraints and continuously expand the value and possibilities of coffee through their unique fermentation technology.

Processing Details: Culturing Process

This batch utilizes a fermentation technique applied in food production such as yogurt—the "Culturing Process". By adding specific "starter cultures" (i.e., specific yeasts or bacteria), it precisely guides and elicits ideal flavors and characteristics.

This processing method was initially proposed by Julio's daughter, the farm manager and biologist.

1. Sorting and Pulping: After harvesting, coffee cherries undergo a flotation process to remove unripe, overripe beans, and impurities. This is followed by pulping, where the mucilage is retained, and the coffee is processed into parchment.

2. Culturing the Starter: Concurrently, a "starter culture" is prepared in another fermentation tank. Based on blackberries and grapes, the type of yeast and bacteria, as well as the fermentation time, are adjusted and cultured for 2 to 3 days.

3. Mixed Fermentation: The finished starter culture is injected into the fermentation tank, along with coffee beans, crushed fruit, and fruit juice (Mosto) extracted from fruit distillation, for a fermentation period of up to 144 hours. Through the action of microorganisms, complex and distinctive aromas are stimulated.

4. Drying and Maturation: After fermentation, the coffee beans first undergo about 25 days of sun drying and 5 days of mechanical drying, finally entering a 30-day stabilization process to complete the treatment.

The Milan farm, with its scientific fermentation control, has successfully broken the flavor boundaries of traditional origins and varietals, delivering a rich sensory experience like fruit essence.