Faber Pacheco

Description

Tasting Notes | Blood Orange · Honey · Juniper · Tangerine

Country | Colombia
Region | Cauca
Elevation | 1790 masl
Producer | Faber Pacheco
Variety | Colombia
Process | Thermal Shock Washed
Aspects | Microlot · Thermal Shock
Roast | Nordic Light

A bright and structured expression from Cauca

The Citrine | Faber Pacheco

This microlot comes from Faber Pacheco in Cauca, Colombia--a producer shaped by generational knowledge and a continued commitment to refining both cultivation and processing. Coffee has been part of his family for generations, and that continuity is reflected in the discipline and clarity of his work today.

Over the past decade, Faber and his family have focused on improving quality through careful varietal selection and evolving processing techniques. Their approach balances tradition with experimentation, resulting in coffees that are both expressive and controlled in the cup.

Faber has spent the last 15 years working alongside his father gradually planting and developing exotic varietals, alongside continued experimentation with processing innovation.

His goal is to build a fully self-sustaining farm, while actively developing a reforestation plan aimed at restoring biodiversity and creating a thriving ecosystem that could one day welcome birdwatchers to the farm.

Colombia

The Colombia variety is valued for its resilience and adaptability, while still offering the potential for sweetness and structure when grown at elevation. In Cauca’s climate, it can produce cups that are vibrant, fruit-forward, and well-defined.

Process

Thermal Shock Washed

[Harvest] Ripe cherries selectively handpicked.

[Sorted] Careful sorting to isolate optimal fruit.

[Fermentation] Controlled fermentation to develop structure and sweetness.

[Shock] Thermal shock washing used to halt fermentation and preserve clarity.

[Drying] Slow drying under monitored conditions to stabilize the coffee.

Fermentation & conditioning time: Controlled fermentation + stabilized drying

The Cup

The cup opens with blood orange and tangerine, carrying a vivid citrus structure. As it develops, honeyed sweetness emerges alongside a distinct juniper note, adding a subtle herbal complexity. The finish is clean and structured, with a bright, lingering clarity.

The Name

The Citrine reflects the character of the cup--bright, luminous, and structured around citrus and sweetness. Like the stone, it carries both warmth and clarity, revealing its full expression gradually.

The Artwork

The artwork on this bag was designed by our in-house designer, Rachel. Inspired by Byzantine Christian motifs with a modern approach, it reflects the clarity, brightness, and structured nature of this offering.

Sold in 8oz bags, 227g

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Text from Lore Coffee Roasters' listing.