{"product_id":"colombia-jairo-arcila-passion-fruit-co-ferment","title":"Colombia Jairo Arcila Passionfruit Co-ferment","description":"\u003cp\u003eTastes like: Passionfruit Candy, Lemon, Cane sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently shipping coffee roasted on April 8th 2026. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Monica | Region: Quindio, Colombia | Varietal: Castillo | Processing: Passionfruit Co-ferment | Altitude: 1400-1550 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur average cupping score: 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Coffee Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on Jairo Arcila’s farm Santa Monica, this exceptional micro-lot underwent a 48-hour dry anaerobic fermentation—infused with passionfruit pulp to enhance its natural vibrancy. After fermentation, the coffee was gently washed and dried on raised beds at temperatures below 35°C, ensuring a slow, even process that preserves its delicate structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is composed entirely of the Castillo variety, developed by Colombia’s Federación Nacional de Cafeteros. Known for its high productivity and resistance to coffee leaf rust, Castillo retains the cup quality of traditional varieties while offering greater resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a coffee with lively fruit-forward notes, a refined sweetness, and the unmistakable craftsmanship of Jairo Arcila’s meticulous processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJairo Arcila, a third-generation coffee grower from Quindío, Colombia, brings decades of expertise to every harvest. Married to Luz Helena Salazar (whose coffee we featured as one of our first Rising Tide offerings!) and father to Carlos and Felipe, Jairo’s career began with a job as Mill Manager at one of Colombia’s largest exporters, where he stayed for 40 years before retiring in 2019. Today, with guidance from his sons who are now specialty coffee experts, he has refined his craft, perfecting selective picking, meticulous sorting, and innovative processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn his sun-drenched farms, Jairo cultivates exotic varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo, and Gesha, each delivering distinct, vibrant flavors. Beyond coffee, his land yields mandarins, oranges, plantains, and bananas, enriching the biodiversity of his fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Transparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice transparency matters because many coffee farmers earn less than their production costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat We Paid (Farmgate + Export \u0026amp; Import): $11.50\/lb | FLIRP (Fairtrade Living Income Price): $2.75\/lb | Commodity (NYSE coffee price): $3.58\/lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur light roasts develop their best flavors after 2-3 weeks, peak around 4 weeks, and remain delicious for longer. For extended freshness, consider freezing the coffee to preserve its quality even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBREW RECIPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eRatio: 18 g coffee, 304 g water | Grind: medium-fine (EK43 ~7) | Filter: Cafec T-90 | Water: 198°F \/ 92°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0:00 – 60 g (bloom)\u003cbr\u003e0:30 – 120 g\u003cbr\u003e0:45 – 180 g\u003cbr\u003e1:00 – 240 g\u003cbr\u003e1:05 – 297 g (gentle stir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal brew time: ~3:00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Driftaway Coffee","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44347882569821,"sku":"RT-JAP-WB-4OZ","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":44347882602589,"sku":"RT-JAP-WB-8OZ","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":44347882635357,"sku":"RT-JAP-WB-12OZ","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":44347882668125,"sku":"RT-JAP-WB-5LBS","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7605\/5645\/files\/JairoArcila02.jpg?v=1768411056","url":"https:\/\/store.driftaway.coffee\/products\/colombia-jairo-arcila-passion-fruit-co-ferment","provider":"Driftaway Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}