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    Zarza | Silvia Valderama Estate Laureles

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    87.0 Cup Score

    Zarza, from the Silvia Valderama Estate Laureles, is a masterclass in meticulous processing and vibrant flavor. This washed coffee delivers a tropical symphony of juicy mango and bright lime, balanced by a creamy milk chocolate finish. Grown at an altitude of 1400–1500 m.a.s.l., it reflects both the region's unique terroir and the producer's dedication to quality.

    Each step of its journey is carefully crafted to preserve and enhance its character:

    • Step 1: Mature cherries are manually selected for peak quality.
    • Step 2: Dry pulping followed by oxidation in plastic bags for 24 hours.
    • Step 3: Submerged fermentation for 60 hours, with temperatures carefully monitored between 30 and 33°C.
    • Step 4: Cherries are washed to remove mucilage and impurities, ensuring a clean, vibrant cup.
    • Step 5: Finally, drying in marquesinas for 5–12 days under controlled temperatures, depending on weather conditions.

    The result is a coffee with an exquisite balance of tropical vibrancy, citrus brightness, and comforting sweetness, offering a taste that lingers with elegance and complexity.

    Processing method
    Washed
    Main flavour notes
    Mango | Lime | Milk Choclate
    Varietal
    Multiple
    Harvest period
    March 2024
    Altitude
    1400 - 1500 m.a.s.l
    Screen
    +16
    Species
    Arabica
    Original packaging
    Grain Pro in Jute Sacks
    Region
    San Antonio del Tequendama, Colombia
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    Recommended brewing method
    Espresso, Filter
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    Cupping Report

    By Pierre from Cata Café Export
    87.0
    CUP SCORE
    Fragrance
    8.25
    Flavor
    8.5
    Acidity
    8.0
    Aftertaste
    8.0
    Balance
    8.25
    Body
    8.0
    Overall
    8.0

    Cupping Notes

    A vibrant and tropical profile with a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity. Juicy mango shines through as the primary note, offering a lush, fruity base. A bright splash of lime adds a refreshing citrusy zing, enhancing the complexity and liveliness. The finish is smooth and comforting with a velvety milk chocolate undertone, rounding off the cup with a creamy sweetness.
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    Pierre

    Cata Café Export

    Colombia

    Meet your producer

    Name Zarza | Bella Vista
    Location San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia See on a map

    Zarza Coffee originates from the heart of Colombia’s majestic mountains at 1,500 meters above sea level, born from the partnership of the Gasca family and the spirit of the resilient Zarzal bush, a symbol of strength and family unity. Zarza Coffee goes beyond traditional coffee production, embodying dedication to sustainable practices and excellence at every stage—from cultivation to the final tasting experience.

    Their farm, Finca Bella Vista, stands as a testament to the region’s unique terroir, where diverse coffee varieties flourish, yielding exceptional cup profiles that reflect the land’s rich character. Beyond coffee, Zarza Coffee enhances its ecosystem by integrating beekeeping, adding natural harmony and depth to their products.

    For generations, the Gasca family, one of Huila’s proud lineages, has preserved and passed down their expertise, ensuring that each harvest carries both the legacy and future of Colombian coffee culture.

    Meet your sourcing partner

    Cata Export

    Countries of operation Colombia
    Established date 2019

    Cat is a product and graphic designer and Pierre is a composer, guitarist and a singer who decided to swap careers to drink coffee all day long with a purpose.

    After training and working for many years as a specialty coffee barista in the UK, we were inspired to move into the green coffee trade in the country we love and know best, Colombia.

    We now apply our expertise to find the best beans at origin, whilst matching European quality standards and building long term relationships with local farmers.

    After 5 years trading coffee worldwide Cat and Pierre became producers in their farm called Cata Reserva in Timana Huila. It is a 30 hectares farm which half of it is a natural reserve. As exporters with a vision on traceability saw the positive impact on the producers farm like Nestor Lasso, today they became producers to carry on exchanging knowledge now not only from a exporter perspective but through a producers view too. Cata's attention to detail on regenerating the land with clean agriculture protocols as well as connecting with a community will benefit both ends production and roasters trade.

    The intelectual part of coffee is fun, we want to share what we know, we want to learn too, we want to connect better for a better trade sustainable for all.
    £11.95
    As low as: £11.07
    £11.95
    Cupping Score
    87.0
    Processing method
    Washed
    Varietal
    Multiple
    Main flavour notes
    Mango | Lime | Milk Choclate
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