Blue Orchid - Blueberry Co-Ferment Purple Caturra

Roasted On: 6/15

Coffee Details:

• Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Passion Fruit, Chocolate, Hibiscus

• Variety: Caturra, Bourbon

• Processing Method: Blueberry Co-Ferment

• Roast Level: Light

• Elevation (MASL): 1,730 meters

• Producer: Rodrigo Sánchez Valencia

• Farm: Monteblanco

• Origin: Huila, Colombia

Blue Orchid – Blueberry Co-Ferment

Blue Orchid is one of those coffees that blurs the line between nature and imagination. Produced by Rodrigo Sánchez Valencia at Finca Monteblanco in Huila, Colombia, this extraordinary co-fermented lot showcases the innovation and precision that have made Monteblanco one of the most recognized experimental coffee producers in the world. The coffee utilizes a cultured fermentation process incorporating blueberry-derived inputs to create a cup that is intensely expressive while maintaining remarkable clarity and balance.

The process begins with a carefully cultivated fermentation culture developed from microorganisms native to Monteblanco's coffee cherries. That culture is enriched and fermented before being introduced to freshly harvested coffee, creating an environment that amplifies fruit complexity and aromatic intensity. Every stage is meticulously monitored to preserve sweetness, structure, and cleanliness in the final cup.

In the cup, Blue Orchid opens with explosive notes of ripe blueberry and tropical passion fruit, followed by a rich layer of milk chocolate sweetness. As the coffee cools, delicate hints of hibiscus emerge, adding a floral brightness that lingers through the finish. The result is a vibrant, juicy, and deeply aromatic coffee that feels both playful and refined.

Roasted light to highlight its complexity and fruit-forward character, Blue Orchid shines as a pour-over but is equally captivating as a modern espresso. It's a coffee designed for those who love adventurous flavors, unforgettable aromas, and the cutting edge of specialty coffee processing.