{"product_id":"colombia-monteblanco-lychee-copy","title":"Colombia Monteblanco Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Huila, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finca Monteblanco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Caturra \u0026amp; Catuai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Watermelon Yeast Fermented Washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,860 masl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watermelon, Passion fruit, Honeydew, ice cream, fruit sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best as pour over (V60, Origami, Kalita), also works well as modern espresso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoaster Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Monteblanco presents a playful combination of \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy watermelon and tropical passion fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by a delicate \u003cstrong\u003ehoneydew freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beneath the fruit is a soft, creamy sweetness reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003eice cream\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the cup a smooth and indulgent character. The finish carries a lingering \u003cstrong\u003efruit-sugar sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the coffee feel vibrant, refreshing and distinctly dessert-like.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinca Monteblanco\u003c\/strong\u003e, managed by Colombian producer \u003cstrong\u003eRodrigo Sánchez Valencia\u003c\/strong\u003e, is located in Huila and is known for its experimental approach to coffee varieties and post-harvest processing. Rodrigo's philosophy is particularly interesting because he treats fermentation as a tool for developing the coffee's natural characteristics rather than simply applying conventional processing methods.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonteblanco grows a range of varieties and has become especially well known for its Caturra and other specialty cultivars. Caturra and Bourbon are particularly suitable for Rodrigo's experimental fruit fermentation because of their relatively high sugar content and ability to respond strongly to controlled fermentation. Your particular lot is specified as a \u003cstrong\u003eCaturra and Catuai\u003c\/strong\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatermelon Yeast Fermentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this lot unusual is the \u003cstrong\u003ewatermelon-based fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Monteblanco develops fermentation cultures using selected microorganisms, including yeast and lactic-acid bacteria, before introducing the coffee cherries into the fermentation environment. Research on Monteblanco's fruit-processing approach describes fruit juice being used as a fermentation medium, with watermelon and other melon-family fruits among the ingredients used for particular lots. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fermentation is carefully controlled through parameters such as \u003cstrong\u003eBrix and pH\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the producer to determine when the fermentation has reached its desired endpoint. After fermentation, the coffee goes through a washed-style process, including removal of the fruit and mucilage before drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is important because the process isn't simply a natural coffee dried together with watermelon. The coffee is ultimately \u003cstrong\u003ewashed\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it considerably more clarity, while the controlled fruit-and-yeast fermentation contributes additional aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fascinating combination of \u003cstrong\u003efruit-driven aromatics and washed-coffee clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other Monteblanco watermelon-fermented lots have been described with watermelon, passion fruit, banana, white peach and watermelon-candy characteristics, demonstrating how strongly this processing style can influence the sensory profile. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1,860 masl\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lot is also considerably higher grown than many conventional Huila coffees. The high elevation and cooler growing environment provide favourable conditions for slower cherry maturation and concentrated sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, the interesting story behind this coffee isn't simply \u003cstrong\u003e\"watermelon-flavoured coffee.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude Huila Caturra\/Catuai, Rodrigo Sánchez's fermentation experimentation, watermelon-based fermentation, selected yeast cultures and a final washed process\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the coffee a very unusual positioning: \u003cstrong\u003efruit-driven and experimental, but still clean and structured enough to retain the character of a washed coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decrypt Coffee","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":50508910690497,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50508910723265,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":50508910756033,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Drip Bags","offer_id":50508910788801,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5831\/8785\/files\/CopyofCopyof_New_Productimage_7.png?v=1787026075","url":"https:\/\/decryptcoffee.com\/products\/colombia-monteblanco-lychee-copy","provider":"Decrypt Coffee (807677)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}