{"product_id":"colombia-el-paseo-watermelon","title":"Colombia El Paseo Watermelon - Co-Fermentation Washed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eWatermelon, Lime, Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buesaco, Nariño, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm: \u003c\/strong\u003eEl Paseo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndres Martinez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Pink Bourbon, 40% Castillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003eWatermelon Co-Fermentation Washed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,850 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a saline density sort and cherry disinfection, followed by a 36-hour whole-cherry fermentation. Coffee lixiviates collected during this stage are used to activate a specialized yeast inoculum, promoting a controlled and consistent fermentation environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter depulping, the coffee is fermented with fresh watermelon, watermelon extract, and panela syrup, creating a complex fermentation matrix that enhances fruit expression while maintaining clarity in the cup. The coffee then undergoes a 10–12 day controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, where pH, sugar consumption, and microbial activity are continuously monitored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the delicate aromatic compounds developed during fermentation, the coffee is mechanically dried at temperatures below 40°C, resulting in a clean and vibrant profile with exceptional sweetness and fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foreword Specialty Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":47908063903970,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8521\/5202\/files\/IGBEANSARRIVEDPOSTER_Instagram_45_2f98c373-f267-42fa-921a-83873e7c7479.png?v=1781961523","url":"https:\/\/forewordroasters.ca\/products\/colombia-el-paseo-watermelon","provider":"Foreword Specialty Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}