URDD Java Honey Glory

This lot is the product of our direct relationship with producers in Nueva Segovia, where we met the personification of meticulousness: Luis Balladarez. A keen taster, a mid-sized producer, naturally curious, and passionate about continuous improvement. In 2015, we introduced ideas and concepts that Luis welcomed with interest. The following year, he surprised us with a table of shade-dried coffees, revealing greater depth of flavor.

The "Un Regalo de Dios" (URDD) farm is located in the Dipilto-Jalapa mountain range, with a cloud pine forest to the south and broadleaf forest to the east and north. It has an ideal microclimate with favorable temperatures and excellent conditions for coffee production. The farm's soil is sandy and loose, with a rich biodiversity of flora. Under Luis Alberto's management, the main motivation is to help everyone involved, not only financially but also in their daily lives.

Our collaboration focused again on the post-harvest stage, applying various fermentation and drying techniques. This batch was developed using our 'Honey Glory' recipe, part of a series of processes we carry out with producers at source. The Java variety in this batch is very special, as it arrived on the island of Java from the eastern Horn of Africa. Isolated, it evolved to create a variety with narrow leaves and elongated fruits that develop a very delicate and complex profile in the cup.