Félix Morantes (Café de la Torre)

Description

Releases October 5th 10am EST

Tasting Like:
Blueberry, Watermelon, Fruit Punch, Swedish Fish Subtle Pleasant Lavender, Layers Of Flavors, Lovely, Juicy Berries, Creamy, Soft Perfume-y Balanced Florality.

Farm: Café de la Torre
Producers: Félix Morantes
Variety: SL-28 (Competition Grade)
Process: Duel Stage Anaerobic Fermentation
Origin: Santander, Colombia
Altitude: 1900masl

SL-28 has absolutely blown up. Like really blown up - with some calling it the “new Gesha” which is understandable. It’s a legendary variety with deep African roots that has found a new level of enthusiasm with modern farming techniques. This SL-28, under the careful stewardship of producer Felix Morantes shines to a degree that only legendary coffees have stood. Let’s go back to school for a second:

For those unfamiliar with the crop, the "SL" stands for “Scott Agricultural Laboratories” a research center in 1930s Kenya that selected this cultivar for a strong drought resistance and naturally occurring insane flavor profiles. Historically known for producing the iconic blackcurrant and savory-sweet profiles of the world's best Kenyan coffees, SL-28 is notoriously difficult to cultivate outside of its native terroir, making this pristine Colombian harvest an absolute unicorn of a find and a testimony to Felix’s farming talent. He’s a visionary producer who understands that coaxing the best out of an exotic variety requires a relentless obsession with detail especially starting all the way at the soil. Felix takes advantage of his farm’s rich volcanic soils and unique microclimates to give the high-maintenance SL-28 trees exactly what they need to produce Kenya level crop. Instead of rushing the process, his team practices meticulous harvesting, picking only the cherries at their absolute peak sugar density. Their commitment to agricultural precision and tasteful processing bridges the gap between African genetic complexity and the Colombian terroir, resulting in a cup that is remarkably vibrant, structurally brilliant, and highly memorable. This is our first time sourcing from the region of Santander, and it definitely won’t be our last - cannot wait to discover the hidden gems of the region with you more in the near future.

Recommended Music to accompany brewing: I lost 200£ in a Club - Tell
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Text from Promethium Coffee's listing.