One & Only - Banana Split
For all those who love banana milkshakes! This exceptional coffee from Finca Milán in Colombia has been refined using an innovative fermentation technique to create a unique flavor profile. Enjoy notes of banana, toffee, caramel, and pineapple, which harmonize perfectly with milk. A true highlight for those who love fruity and sweet coffees!
Tasting Notes:
- Banana
- Toffee
- Caramel
- Pineapple
Details:
- Producers: Andrès Julio Quiceno & Julio Madrid
- Farm: Finca Milán, Colombia
- Region: Risaralda
- Variety: Castillo
- Processing: Culturing
- Altitude: 1600m
- Cup Score: 88.00
Brewing Recommendation:
A delight both as a filter coffee and with milk for a creamy experience.
Experience the taste of banana, toffee, and pineapple in creative coffee creations – perfect for adventurous baristas!
Meet the Farmers
Nestled in the beautiful Risaralda region of Colombia, Finca Milán has a history spanning over 40 years. Managed by third-generation coffee farmer Julio Cesar Madrid and his business partner, master processor Andres Julio Quinceno, this farm combines tradition with a passion for innovation and high-quality coffee production.
Finca Milán covers 250 hectares in the central foothills of the Andes. At 1,600 meters above sea level, with year-round temperatures between 18–28°C, it offers ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.
Julio is not only focused on common coffee varieties. He seeks out rare varieties such as Sudan Rume and Laurina, known for their complex aromas. His daughter, Maria Antonia Madrid, a biologist, supports this mission. Her research on the sensory effects of microbial starter cultures in coffee fermentation has refined the farm’s processing methods, leading to unique and fascinating coffee flavor profiles.
The Cultured Fermentation Technique at Finca Milán
Finca Milán uses a special fermentation technique called cultured fermentation, similar to yogurt-making, to enhance the flavor and aroma of its beans. Starter cultures rich in microorganisms are used to transform the coffee. These cultures are mixed with locally available fruits and aromatic plants and then fermented together with the coffee.
Here’s how it works: For this batch, freshly harvested coffee cherries were mixed with the starter culture and melons. This mixture underwent fermentation in airtight containers, promoting anaerobic fermentation, for 144 hours.
The unique bacteria and microorganisms from the environment played a crucial role in this process. Throughout the fermentation, Finca Milán carefully monitored factors such as pH levels, temperature, and sugar content. Once the fermentation reached the desired point, the coffee was washed and dried in the sun for 25 days, followed by five days of mechanical drying.
ONE & ONLY - One Farm, One Bag, One Coffee!
At SQR Coffee, it's all about "ONE & ONLY" - the coffee that surprises you every time. Each bag is unique because we love variety and diversity! In our roastery, we exclusively keep only one bag of "ONE & ONLY" for you. This means we are always discovering new and exciting coffees for you. Once the last bean is gone, the door opens to a new world of flavors - the next coffee is already waiting for you.
No boredom, no coffee rut - with us, you will always experience the best in your cup! We not only love good coffee but also care about our environment. That’s why we focus on sustainable packaging and environmentally conscious actions. Together, we can make a small contribution and make the world a better place.