Sidra - Wilder Lazo

This is our second coffee from Wilder Lazo in Huila, Colombia. We previously released a natural Chiroso from him, which we really enjoyed, so we were curious to try this lot as well.
To be honest, we’re usually a bit sceptical about co-ferments. They can easily overpower the character of a coffee. But this one felt different. The processing is subtle and doesn’t dominate the cup. If you tasted it blind, you might not immediately guess it’s a co-ferment.

Sidra is a variety often appreciated for its floral character, sweetness, and complexity. In this coffee, those qualities come through in a more restrained and balanced way.
In the cup, we get floral notes, peach, green apple, white grape, and a clean acidity. There are also light herbal notes reminding us of anise, chamomile, lavender, or fennel.

We roasted this coffee lightly to keep it clean and transparent. With a higher brew ratio, it comes across very crisp and tea-like. Using a tighter ratio brings more sweetness, a fuller texture, and a finish that reminds us of black tea.
This coffee was a bit outside our usual preference, but we ended up enjoying it a lot. It feels like a nice middle ground between a clean washed profile and something a little more expressive.

If you try it, let us know what you think

• We Paid: 32,19 € / KG
• Roasted Coasts: 36,37 € / KG