Colombia El Silencio

El Silencio by José Flores is our newest offering from Antioquia, Colombia, courtesy of our dear friends at Arango Specialty Coffee. When we heard some of their farmers were growing the chiroso varietal, we were excited to taste their hard work.

José has been a farmer all his life but only shifted to coffee production when he purchased El Silencio nine years ago. Home to him and his wife, Martha Lucia, the farm has 5,000 coffee trees but only 2,500 are old enough to produce coffee now.

The decision to operate on a smaller scale was deliberate. All of the coffee planted at El Silencio is the delicate chiroso varietal. While it is more susceptible to disease, José believes the risk pays off with the quality of the cup. By keeping his farm small, José can monitor all stages of the harvest and processing carefully to assure the health of his plants and the caliber of his coffee. 

We are dazzled by the delicate floral and fruity notes this coffee has to offer. If you haven't yet tried a chiroso, treat yourself to this El Silencio!

• Geography --Antioquia, Colombia
• Altitude -- 2050 meters
• Varietal-- Chiroso
• Producer -- José Flores
• Preparation -- Washed process

802 Cupping Notes -- Green apple, florals, raw sugar, vibrant & sweet finish