CGLE Natural XO

$90.00
About This Coffee
Roast: Light
Origin: Finca Potosi, Valle del cauca, colombia
Notes: Brandy, Toostie Roll, Plum
This coffee opens with decadent chocolate aromatics and hints of ripe cherry. Smooth cocoa notes reminiscent of a Tootsie Roll blend with sweet plum for a rich, fruit-forward complexity. The cup finishes with a warm brandy character, bringing subtle sweetness, and a refined depth.
Story

Third-generation producers Rigoberto and Luis Eduardo Herrera continue their family's legacy at Potosí Farm, founded in 1945. Building on generations of innovation, they cultivate both traditional Colombian varieties and rare exotics like Gesha, Sidra, and SL28, reflecting Café Granja La Esperanza's commitment to exceptional specialty coffee.

Origin & Process

Producer: Rigoberto Herrerra - Cafe Granja La Esperanza - Finca Potosi
Process: XO Process (Extended Natural Fermentation, Slow Controlled Drying)
Variety: Colombia / Castillo
Elevation: 1600-1660 masl

XO Process

The XO Process is Café Granja La Esperanza's signature extended fermentation, crafted to enhance sweetness, aromatics, and complexity without overshadowing the coffee's origin.Through carefully controlled whole-cherry and parchment fermentations followed by slow drying, this Coffee develops vibrant structure and the distinctive cognac-like finish that defines the XO name.

Brewing Recommendation

Best as a Pourover, Cold Brew or Drip Coffee