{"title":"Taraba","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaraba Coffee believes that exceptional coffee isn't about adding more, it's about revealing more. Driven by a commitment to clarity, transparency and purpose, Taraba focuses on coffees that express their true character through thoughtful sourcing, precise roasting and genuine relationships at origin. Rather than chasing trends, they champion integrity, working directly with producers who share their values of quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Taraba, great coffee begins long before roasting. By building long-term partnerships with farming communities, paying prices that respect both people and the land, and reinvesting 12% of profits back into producer communities, they are helping create a more transparent and sustainable coffee industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery coffee they roast is an invitation to experience origin with greater clarity showcasing what coffee is truly capable of when every step of the journey is guided by care, collaboration and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amethyst-glow","title":"Amethyst Glow - Colombia","description":"\u003cp\u003eJermy Pedraza is an engineer and agronomist by training, and a third-generation coffee producer by heritage. At Finca La Joya in Chachagüí, Nariño, he combines scientific knowledge with generations of farming experience, treating his four-hectare farm as a place for experimentation, precision and continuous improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNariño is one of Colombia's most distinctive coffee-growing regions. Its proximity to the equator, combined with the dramatic elevations of the Andes, creates a unique growing environment of warm days and cool nights. These conditions slow cherry maturation, allowing sugars and flavour compounds to develop gradually and contributing to the complexity and sweetness for which the region is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is a blend of Caturra, Castillo and Colombia, varieties well suited to Nariño's volcanic soils and high-altitude conditions. Under Jermy's careful management, they come together to create a coffee with depth, structure and vibrant fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherries undergo a carefully controlled five-day anaerobic fermentation in sealed bags, using a custom starter culture.  This approach allows for greater control over microbial activity while enhancing the coffee's tropical fruit profile. Following fermentation, the cherries are dried on raised beds for around 10 days, before finishing in a mechanical dryer to ensure even drying and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a technical masterpiece of the Natural process. Expect a heavy, syrupy mouthfeel with the precision of fruit notes. 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At Finca La Loma, a family-managed farm in Pitalito, Huila, he approaches post-harvest processing with the curiosity and precision of a scientist, combining traditional coffee production with microbiology and controlled fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy isolating, cultivating and introducing specific microorganisms, Rodrigo continues to explore new ways of developing flavour, transforming Finca La Loma into a hub for agricultural innovation and experimental processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated at 1,730 masl, the farm benefits from a distinctive microclimate and rich volcanic soils that provide an excellent foundation for producing high-quality coffee. Rodrigo's approach is not about masking the character of the coffee, but building on the quality already present in the cherry and using precision fermentation to create new layers of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee undergoes a highly controlled inoculated washed process. Rodrigo begins by isolating and cultivating Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which are developed into a carefully prepared mother culture using selected local fruits. The culture is fermented for approximately 190 hours, with pH and Brix levels closely monitored throughout the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly harvested Caturra cherries are then exposed to this prepared culture, allowing the selected microorganisms to guide fermentation and shape the coffee's flavour profile. Lactobacillus contributes a distinctive lactic character and creamy texture, while the controlled fermentation enhances aromatic complexity and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in the cup is a rich, creamy and remarkably distinctive, almost coconut milk-like texture and flavour, lifted by the bright, tart floral character of hibiscus. 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