{"product_id":"philocoffea-416-colombia-el-placer-washed","title":"PHILOCOFFEA 416 COLOMBIA El Placer Castillo Washed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEl Placer is located at an extremely high altitude of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e2,100 to 2,150 meters\u003c\/b\u003e above sea level. The cool climate and excellent natural environment provide ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. Although the farm has a total area of 30 hectares, only about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003e4 hectares\u003c\/b\u003e are actually used for coffee cultivation to maintain meticulous management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe geographical location here is extremely secluded, with no direct vehicle access. It still requires a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003ewalk of about 2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e from the nearest road to reach it. This isolated environment precisely illustrates the harshness and uniqueness of this land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlow Maturation\u003c\/b\u003e: At high altitudes, coffee cherries mature slowly, accumulating richer sugars and flavors, resulting in a complex and profound taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStable Sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e: The farm is situated on a flat high plateau, with uniform and stable sunlight throughout the day, ensuring consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe farm owner, Mr. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eJesús Antonio\u003c\/b\u003e, is almost obsessively meticulous about post-processing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFine Post-Processing\u003c\/b\u003e: Through strict screening and controlled pulping, impurities are eliminated to achieve the ultimate clean quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSlow Fermentation and Drying\u003c\/b\u003e: A significant amount of time is invested in the fermentation and drying process, with the final moisture content precisely controlled at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e10% to 11%\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eForward Vision\u003c\/b\u003e: As early as the late 1980s, Mr. Antonio decisively relocated the farm to a higher altitude zone to cope with climate change, laying the foundation for today's high-quality production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Contribution\u003c\/b\u003e: He is also dedicated to community development, supporting the school on the farm to create educational opportunities for local children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe main varieties grown here include \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eCastillo, Colombia, and Caturra\u003c\/b\u003e. Each coffee bean perfectly blends with the local terroir, creating rich and complex flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThis coffee made a stunning debut at the cupping session. Upon first taste, it displayed complex fruity notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eapple, stone fruit, and citrus\u003c\/b\u003e, with a refreshing taste. As you savor it, the **syrupy smooth** texture becomes even more captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level: Light Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTo preserve this pure fruitiness and texture, we opted for a light roast:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRoast Adjustment\u003c\/b\u003e: During the sample roasting phase, initial attempts to increase heat in the early stages to enhance fruity notes resulted in a rather thin flavor. Therefore, we adjusted the heat in the middle stage, balancing acidity and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinal Flavor\u003c\/b\u003e: It presents a sweet fruit honey-like sensation of apple and apricot; as the temperature cools slightly, it carries hints of citrus fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture Characteristic\u003c\/b\u003e: Despite being a light roast, it possesses a rich and rounded syrupy mouthfeel, with excellent texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a cup of coffee that allows you to experience both refreshing juiciness and rich, layered complexity. We invite you to savor the profound coffee culture of Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PHILOCOFFEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59365523357777,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/7367\/2017\/files\/190928932.jpg?v=1776320819","url":"https:\/\/m3coffee.hk\/en\/products\/philocoffea-416-colombia-el-placer-washed","provider":"M3 Coffee \u0026 Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}