Colombia / Leon Henao / Los Acientos
Regular price
$22.00
This exceptional coffee from the village of Sonson in Antioquia has flavors of dried fruit, toasted marshmallow, chocolate and cocoa nibs with a slightly floral nose and a rich, smooth finish. Although technically a washed process coffee, the freshly pulped seeds undergo an 8-day fermentation in sealed tanks which imparts body and wine-like fruit notes to the cup.
Produced in the same country and region as our Transformation Blend, we are featuring both coffees concurrently to show how a single origin can produce very distinct, and equally enjoyable, flavors.
From our friends at Unblended, Leon Heber is deeply passionate about coffee and is the heir to a multi-generational coffee tradition at his family's farm, Los Acientos. As part of Unblended's mentorship program, his ultimate goal is to gain recognition for producing the finest specialty coffees. He envisions each cup of coffee as a sensory journey for consumers, while also serving as a reminder to appreciate the immense effort involved in the entire coffee-making process.
If the quality and drinkability of this flavor-packed coffee is any indication, then Leon has an incredibly bright future ahead. We think you will love it as much as we do.
ORIGIN: Colombia
PRODUCER: Leon Henao
FARM: Los Acientos
VARIETY: Castillo
PROCESS: Washed, extended fermentation
REGION: Sonson, Antioquia
ALTITUDE: 1600 masl
Regular price
$22.00
This exceptional coffee from the village of Sonson in Antioquia has flavors of dried fruit, toasted marshmallow, chocolate and cocoa nibs with a slightly floral nose and a rich, smooth finish. Although technically a washed process coffee, the freshly pulped seeds undergo an 8-day fermentation in sealed tanks which imparts body and wine-like fruit notes to the cup.
Produced in the same country and region as our Transformation Blend, we are featuring both coffees concurrently to show how a single origin can produce very distinct, and equally enjoyable, flavors.
From our friends at Unblended, Leon Heber is deeply passionate about coffee and is the heir to a multi-generational coffee tradition at his family's farm, Los Acientos. As part of Unblended's mentorship program, his ultimate goal is to gain recognition for producing the finest specialty coffees. He envisions each cup of coffee as a sensory journey for consumers, while also serving as a reminder to appreciate the immense effort involved in the entire coffee-making process.
If the quality and drinkability of this flavor-packed coffee is any indication, then Leon has an incredibly bright future ahead. We think you will love it as much as we do.
ORIGIN: Colombia
PRODUCER: Leon Henao
FARM: Los Acientos
VARIETY: Castillo
PROCESS: Washed, extended fermentation
REGION: Sonson, Antioquia
ALTITUDE: 1600 masl
Future Farmers
These coffees are sourced from farmers who represent the next generation, such as women-owned farms and youth programs.
Female property ownership, still a rarity in many places, helps to improve income equality and self-determination for women throughout the community. Youth-focused programs encourage younger farmers to get into today's coffee market, with its focus on experimentation and quality, as an opportunity to make their mark.
Air Roasted to Perfection
We use 100% electric, clean air roasting for our coffees.
Air roasting works by suspending the beans in a column of hot air, allowing them to roast more evenly and consistently without picking up unwanted flavors or defects that can happen with drum roasters. Our roasters are designed to produce safe, low-temperature, clean exhaust without filters, catalyzers or afterburners.
Altogether, this means that we can roast clean-tasting coffees more consistently using less energy and with lower emissions than conventional methods.
Circular Packaging
Our coffee cans are manufactured in the USA from 100% domestically sourced steel.
Why steel? Unlike plastic and paper, it's infinitely recyclable and is recovered at a higher rate (72%) than any other food packaging material. It's also the ideal barrier for keeping oxygen, moisture and light away from the beans inside. This, plus an integrated valve, means our coffee stays fresher longer.
