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Meet our latest Black Label: a limited Chiroso micro-lot from Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia.

Expect an expressive cup with notes of Cherry Cola, Strawberry Yoghurt and Honeysuckle. Distinctive, fruit-forward and with a delicate floral finish, this is a coffee with plenty to discover.

First cultivated in the high-altitude region of Urrao, Chiroso is a distinctive Colombian variety with an intriguing history. Long thought to be a natural mutation of Caturra, genetic research has since revealed a connection to Ethiopian landrace varieties, uncovering an unexpected link to the origins of Arabica.

Produced by Jairo Arcila, this lot reflects a meticulous approach to cultivation and processing. Only the ripest cherries are selected, carefully sorted and floated before undergoing 45 hours of aerobic fermentation. The coffee is then slowly dried on raised beds, with each stage carefully managed to preserve the character of the variety.

Grown at 1,200–1,700 m.a.s.l. in the mountains of Antioquia, this Chiroso brings together a distinctive variety, considered processing and the character of its Colombian origin.

A limited release selected for Black Label. One to get to know while it's here.