Frank Torres (Finca La Indonesia)

Description

Tastes Like: Yellow Grapefruit, Fig, Black Tea

Origin: Finca La Indonesia, Narino, Colombia

Variety: Caturra

Producer: Frank Torres

Elevation: 1750-1850 masl

Process: Washed, with 48 & 72 hours depulped dry anaerobic sunbeds

Farm and Producer

Frank Rivas Torres manages Finca La Indonesia with his siblings in La Unión, Nariño. The property was inherited from their grandfather, Marco Antonio Torres. A Q grader with experience in coffee buying and producer support, Frank oversees cultivation and processing while the family maintains shade trees and food crops alongside the coffee, with attention to soil and water management.

Variety

Caturra is a compact, naturally occurring mutation of Bourbon that became widely cultivated in Latin America. Its smaller stature allows closer planting, while careful cultivation and processing remain important to its cup quality.

Processing

Anaerobic processing limits oxygen exposure during fermentation. This changes the conditions for microbial activity and can influence aroma, acidity, and texture.

In washed processing, the fruit pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the coffee is dried. This approach often emphasizes a defined structure and separation of flavors, while fermentation and drying choices still influence the result.

Text from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters' listing.