{"product_id":"julio-cesar-madrid-finca-milan-maypop-cultured-washed","title":"Julio Cesar Madrid – Finca Milán – Maypop Cultured Washed","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLight roast. Limited release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloral, fruit-driven, and highly expressive, this Caturra and Castillo lot from Finca Milán showcases Café UBA’s cultured washed fermentation process and the innovative work happening in Risaralda, Colombia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMarketed as Maypop, this coffee is fermented with passionfruit and banana passionfruit, known as curuba, alongside selected microorganisms under restricted oxygen for more than 144 hours. The result is a bright and layered cup with floral acidity, structured sweetness, and notes of orange blossom, strawberry, and peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1783963571850_813\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julio Cesar Madrid – Finca Milán\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra and Castillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maypop Cultured Washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Blossom, Strawberry, Peach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 oz (250 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserve • Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis coffee comes from Finca Milán, Julio Cesar Madrid’s farm in Vereda El Hogar, in the municipality of Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia. Located near the Los Nevados Natural National Park, the farm benefits from a unique growing environment shaped by elevation, volcanic influence, and a climate that supports quality-focused coffee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJulio Cesar Madrid Tisnés is a third-generation coffee producer who has dedicated his work to producing exceptional coffees and exploring rare and distinctive varieties. Finca Milán is part of Café UBA, an alliance of farms in Risaralda that also includes La Riviera and Buenos Aires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJulio’s daughter, Maria Antonia Madrid, is a biologist whose research on the organoleptic impact of microbial starter cultures in fermentation has helped further refine the farm’s processing methods. That work is reflected in coffees like this one, where scientific curiosity and cup quality come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis lot uses Café UBA’s Maypop Cultured Washed process, a fermentation method developed through several years of experimentation with microbial starter cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFreshly harvested cherries are first held in bags for approximately 10 to 12 hours, allowing the temperature to rise as naturally occurring microorganisms begin breaking carbohydrates into sugars. The cherries are then cooled in water between 8°C and 10°C before being depulped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePassionfruit, maypop, and banana passionfruit, known as curuba, are prepared and combined with selected yeast and bacterial starter cultures. The depulped coffee, fruit, and activated cultures are then placed in tanks for an anaerobic fermentation lasting more than 144 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the coffee is washed and carefully dried to stabilize moisture and preserve its floral, fruit-driven profile. According to the lot-specific producer sheet, drying includes 25 days of solar drying followed by 5 days of mechanical drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the coffee undergoes 25 days of solar drying followed by 5 days of mechanical drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Finca Milán\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinca Milán rests in one of Colombia’s most dynamic coffee-growing regions and has become known for innovative processing and variety development. Beyond traditional cultivars, Julio Madrid has dedicated himself to producing coffees from rarer varieties known for complex cup profiles, including Sudan Rume, Yirgacheffe, Laurina, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThat same spirit of experimentation and quality pursuit gives this Caturra and Castillo lot its distinctive identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Risaralda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRisaralda is one of Colombia’s principal coffee-growing departments and forms part of the country’s celebrated coffee axis alongside Caldas and Quindío. The region is recognized for its volcanic soils, strong coffee culture, and deep integration of research, sustainability, and coffee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIt is also the only Colombian department recognized as a Model Forest, reflecting the region’s long-term balance of environmental, social, and agricultural priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Brew Guide (V60)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1783963571850_822\"\u003eDose: 25g medium grind\u003cbr\u003eWater: 400g at 197°F\u003cbr\u003eRatio: 16:1\u003cbr\u003ePour: 75g → 175g → 150g\u003cbr\u003eTotal Brew Time: 3:00–3:30 (Grind coarser to speed up, finer to extend brew time.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kafiex Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48736567427304,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3721\/4696\/files\/maypop.jpg?v=1783965257","url":"https:\/\/kafiex.com\/products\/julio-cesar-madrid-finca-milan-maypop-cultured-washed","provider":"Kafiex Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}