El Vergel Estate has been producing a wide variety of coffees and experimenting with new and innovative processing techniques. Our newest arrival is a limited edition Koji processed Pink Bourbon! For a deeper dive into the origin story of utilizing Koji during processing, check out this article.

El Vergel is situated in the mountainous department of Tolima, and sits atop the inactive volcano on the Piedra Grand Trail – benefitting from a unique microclimate and localised volcanic terroir.The farm is managed by the Bayter brothers, Shady and Elias, and their mother, Marta. The brothers have been farming since their childhood, following their parent’s footsteps, who started growing avocados and conventional coffee back in 1995. Since then, El Vergel became known as one the largest producers in their region, leading them to provide economic growth to hundreds who worked with the farm. El Vergel Estate has been producing a variety of coffees and experimenting with new and innovative processing techniques based on the coffee’s density, genetics, and other characteristics.

The processing of this super unique coffee starts with whole cherries that undergo initial fermentation for 48 hours, followed by the addition of Koji for 3 days. Coffee is then depulped and inoculated with the addition of Koji for a final fermentation of 2 days; then washed and dried. The result is something unlike any coffee you've ever tasted. We only have a small amount and this will go quickly! 

Roast Profile: Light Roast

Producer: Elias and Shady Bayter

Region: El Vergel Estate, Tolima, Colombia

Variety: 100% Pink Bourbon

Elevation: 1500 masl

Process: Koji Fermentation Supernatural

Tasting Notes: Mangosteen, Grapefruit, Brown Sugar, Tropical Fruit, Floral