04/30/2026
May Explorer Series — El Vergel Estate
There’s a shift that happens this time of year. The mornings feel a little softer, the days stretch out, and everything starts to open up again. This coffee lands right in that moment.
Sourced from El Vergel Estate in Tolima, Colombia, this Red & Yellow Caturra lot from Elías and Shady Bayter is an excellent example of what careful processing can do when it’s done right.
A natural anaerobic process pulls forward ripe plum and guava right away, while still keeping the cup structured and balanced. Chocolate and red fruit bring it back to center, and a citrusy tangerine finish keeps everything bright and clean.
It’s a coffee that feels like the season turning. Something new, but easy to settle into.
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