Trust The Process - Peach Party Sidra

Finca Juan Martin is an experimental farm located in the Sotara highlands near Popayan, Cauca, Colombia. The stable climate and rich volcanic soil of this region are ideal for growing specialty coffee. Owned and operated by coffee development company Banexport, the farm focuses on innovative environmentally-conscious cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Juan Martin also provides educational opportunities and jobs for the local community.

Banexport, created by Colombian brothers Julian and Jairo Ruiz in 2005, is committed to producing coffees with high standards of sustainability and ethical values, paying fair prices to growers, reducing waste, and using environmentally friendly processes.

Sidra is an interesting varietal that, according to the non-profit organization World Coffee Research, may not have a clear genetic identity. It is generally believed to be native to Ecuador and is thought by some to be an "unreleased" experimental cross-breed (a mix of Typica and Bourbon) developed by Nestlé . However, more recent testing has shown samples of Sidra to be genetically similar to Ethiopian landrace varietals, sharing their sweet, fruity, and floral characteristics.

Only the ripest cherries were selected for this natural process. They were hand sorted, float-sorted, cleaned, and placed on raised beds in a covered area to dry for at least a two-week period. Due to the high humidity and rainy climate, the coffee was moved consistently throughout the curing process.