{"product_id":"149-strawberry-banana-co-ferment-coffee-beans-from-colombia","title":"#149 Strawberry Cake Co-ferment Coffee Beans from Colombia","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Strawberry Banana Cake!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-- We all know and love the classic strawberry co-ferment, now it gets a new twist!  Blended with a banana bourbon coffee, this is sweet, fruity, and perfect as the summer cools into fall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cspan\u003eRegion Tolima, Huila, Caldas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: \u003cspan\u003e1750 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers: Various Small Holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducers: El Vergel Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: \u003ca title=\"Video of the Coffee Producers Describing their motivations and process\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rhkuv-hRbZU?list=TLGGXQ6P3Tc3sM8xMDEyMjAyMw\"\u003eStrawberry Co-Ferment, Honey \u0026amp; Banana Co-ferment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Green Coffee Developer\/Importer, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coffeegreenbeans.com\/products\/ecommerce-juicy-strawberry\" title=\"JUICY STRAWBERRY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForest Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coffees are cultivated by Colombian coffee farmers from the regions of Tolima, Huila, and Caldas. Depending on the harvest season, cherries are sourced from these regions to ensure the freshest crops, then transported and processed at our farm, El Vergel Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur agricultural journey began in 1995, and in 2010 we started cultivating coffee at El Vergel Estate in Tolima. By 2015, we had successfully harvested our first varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, after facing challenges in the local market, Martha, Shady, and Elias set out to find innovative ways to add value to their coffees and close the gap between producers and roasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForest Coffee was founded in 2019 with a vision to unlock the true potential of Colombian coffee through innovation in processing, education, and sustainability. Our mission is to connect coffee growers directly with international markets, ensuring fair pricing and full transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, in 2025, Forest Coffee has grown into a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects across Colombia, a dedicated team of 25+, and a global community of partners and roasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur story is a testament to how innovation and community can transform the coffee industry for the better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process starts with hand sorting to select only ripe cherries and remove impurities like leaves or stones. The cherries then undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by 24 hours of fermentation in cherry. After depulping, the beans are co-fermented anaerobically for 5 days with their mucilage, combined with yeast and strawberry\/banana flavors, boosting the honey process with rich fruit flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the coffee is dried mechanically for 10 days to ensure even moisture levels, then stabilized for 5 days in GrainPro bags. The result is a vibrant cup with notes of strawberry, milk chocolate, and malic acid, showcasing Colombia’s diverse terroirs and innovative processing methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pair Cupworks","offers":[{"title":"8oz Bag","offer_id":48996213817498,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1995\/6387\/files\/Pair_Cupworks_Coffee__149_Strawberry-Cake-Rica_8oz_sleeve.png?v=1789079521","url":"https:\/\/paircupworks.com\/products\/149-strawberry-banana-co-ferment-coffee-beans-from-colombia","provider":"Pair Cupworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}