Julio Andres Quiceno - Caturra - Nitrofermentation

Julio Andres Quiceno - Caturra - Nitrofermentation - Colombia Watermelon - Orange - Violet Finca Milán is one of three farms owned by Café UBA in the Risaralda region. Managed by third-generation coffee producers, the farm focuses on capturing the unique flavours and aromas of specialty coffee, with a passion for preparation and sharing the perfect cup. Located in the vereda Betulia near Pereira, Finca Milán has been cultivating a wide variety of coffees since 1982, including Pink Bourbon, Purple Caturra, Caturra, Colombia, and Orange Castillo. Some of these profiles have brought the farm significant recognition in the world of specialty coffee. The Process Unveiled: 1. Preparation: Harvested coffee cherries are placed into a bioreactor along with must, starter cultures, and cultured yeast. 2. Oxygen Replacement: Oxygen is replaced with nitrogen to create an anaerobic environment. 3. Fermentation Start: The fermentation process begins in controlled conditions, maintaining correct temperatures, pH, and Brix degrees. 4. Continued Fermentation: The coffee continues to ferment until it reaches the optimal and desired values. 5. Drying Process: The coffee is sun-dried for 25 days, followed by 5 days of mechanical drying to ensure the unique characteristics of nitrofermentation.