We’re thrilled to release another complex and elegant coffee from the Trujillo family at Finca Patio Bonito.
This is our first offering of the Chiroso variety. Chiroso is a relatively recent cultivar. It was first identified during the 2012 Cup of Excellence competition in Colombia. At the time, it was thought to be a Caturra mutation, but it’s now understood to be genetically linked to Ethiopian landraces. It takes its name from the elongated shape of the cherries and seeds and has gained attention for its high cup quality and clarity. Recently, it has become a cultivar of choice for competitors in both the World Brewers Cup and the World Barista Championship.
In the cup, we find a composed sweetness set against a soft, tea-like structure and fragrant florality. As the coffee opens, dried berry notes begin to emerge, supported by a tart, sparkling acidity that reminds us of pink lemonade.
Grown at 1,700 meters in the cool conditions of Cauca, this lot reflects both the region’s natural clarity and the Trujillo family’s attentive approach to processing. We’ve sourced coffee from Patio Bonito in the past (through our partners at Cafe Imports), and the processing continues to improve. The result is a coffee that is transparent, balanced, and quietly expressive of place.
We recommend this coffee for filter brewing methods and modern styles of espresso (longer ratios and faster shots).