Colombia, Banana

Producer: Brayan Alvear, Acevedo
Location: Las Palmas Farm, Huila
Variety: Castillo, Caturra & Colombia
Process: Co-fermented with Fruits
Altitude: 1,400–1,600 masl
Tasting Notes: Banana Bread, Runts Candy, Vanilla Custard


Farm Description

Las Palmas Farm, managed by Brayan Alvear in the hills of Huila, Colombia, is dedicated to producing distinctive specialty coffees through precision farming and experimental processing. The farm’s elevation of 1,400–1,600 masl creates an environment where coffee cherries mature gradually, concentrating sugars and developing dense, flavorful beans.

Brayan focuses on selective harvesting, innovative fermentation, and careful post-harvest drying to create coffees that stand out for their intensity and clarity. By combining modern processing techniques with the rich terroir of Huila, Las Palmas consistently produces vibrant and memorable microlots.

Coffee Overview

This coffee is produced from a blend of Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia varieties — cultivars well known for their sweetness, balance, and adaptability to advanced fermentation styles. The blend creates a smooth, structured cup that allows bold fruit and confectionary flavors to develop without overpowering the coffee’s natural character.

Colombia Banana is crafted to highlight playful tropical sweetness and creamy dessert-like notes, offering a cup that feels both nostalgic and refined. It is designed for coffee drinkers seeking an expressive and unconventional flavor experience.

Processing Method — Fruit Co-Fermentation

For this lot, freshly harvested ripe cherries undergo an extended co-fermentation process with fruit in temperature-controlled tanks. During fermentation, the interaction between the fruit sugars, yeast activity, and coffee mucilage helps create intense aromatic complexity and enhanced sweetness.

Once fermentation is complete, the coffee is slowly dried to ensure stability and preserve the delicate balance between fruit intensity and cup cleanliness. The result is a highly aromatic coffee with layered sweetness, creamy texture, and candy-like fruit character.

Cup Profile

This coffee delivers a smooth and indulgent cup with a playful tropical twist.

The profile opens with the comforting sweetness of freshly baked banana bread, followed by bright banana candy notes reminiscent of Runts. As the cup cools, rich vanilla custard flavors emerge, adding a creamy, dessert-like finish. The body is silky and rounded, with gentle acidity and a lingering sweetness that carries through every sip.