{"product_id":"julio-cesar-madrid-finca-milan-maypop-cultured-washed-5lb","title":"Julio Cesar Madrid – Finca Milán – Maypop Cultured Washed – 5 lb Bag","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLight roast. Limited release.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eFloral, fruit-driven, and highly expressive, this Caturra and Castillo lot from Finca Milán showcases Café UBA’s Maypop Cultured Washed process and the innovative work of producer Julio Cesar Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eMaypop, passionfruit, and banana passionfruit, known as curuba, are combined with selected yeast and bacterial cultures during a controlled anaerobic fermentation lasting six to eight days. After fermentation, the coffee is washed and carefully dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThe resulting cup is bright and layered, with orange blossom aromatics, strawberry sweetness, and a soft peach finish. Medium body and medium acidity provide structure while allowing its floral and fruit-driven character to remain clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eDesigned for cafés, restaurants, offices, and dedicated home brewers, this 5 lb bag is an excellent choice for a featured pour-over menu or limited Reserve offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eCoffee Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eProducer: Julio Cesar Madrid\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eFarm: Finca Milán\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eOrigin: Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eElevation: 1,600 masl\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eVarieties: Caturra and Castillo\u003cbr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eProcess: Maypop Cultured Washed\u003cbr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eFermentation: Fruit-Assisted Anaerobic • 6–8 Days\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eDrying: 25 Days Solar • 5 Days Mechanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eTasting Notes: Orange Blossom • Strawberry • Peach\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eAcidity: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eRoast Level: Light\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eBest For: V60 • Chemex • Manual Pour-Over\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003ePackage Size: 5 lb (2.27 kg)\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eCategory: Reserve • Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eProducer and Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eFinca Milán is located near Pereira in Risaralda, Colombia, close to Los Nevados National Natural Park. The farm sits at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level in a growing environment influenced by the region’s volcanic landscape and temperate climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eJulio Cesar Madrid Tisnés is a third-generation coffee producer dedicated to quality-focused production, experimental processing, and distinctive coffee varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eFinca Milán is part of Café UBA, a group of farms in Risaralda known for combining coffee tradition with fermentation research and innovative processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eJulio’s daughter, Maria Antonia Madrid, is a biologist whose research explores how microbial starter cultures influence coffee fermentation and sensory development. Her work has helped Café UBA refine processes such as Maypop Cultured Washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eMaypop Cultured Washed Processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eFreshly harvested cherries are first held in bags for approximately 10 to 12 hours. During this stage, naturally occurring microorganisms begin breaking down carbohydrates while the temperature inside the bags rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eThe cherries are then cooled in water between 8°C and 10°C before being depulped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eMaypop, passionfruit, and curuba are crushed and prepared with selected yeast and bacterial starter cultures. The depulped coffee, fruit, and activated cultures are placed together in sealed tanks for an anaerobic fermentation lasting six to eight days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed. The lot then undergoes 25 days of solar drying followed by five days of mechanical drying to stabilize moisture and preserve its floral, fruit-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eThe fruits are used only during fermentation. No fruit or flavoring is added to the roasted coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eWhy This Coffee Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003eCultured fermentation allows Café UBA to guide microbial activity more deliberately than in a spontaneous fermentation. The goal is not simply intensity, but a structured and repeatable expression of fruit, florals, and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eIn the cup, expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qpe5nq\" data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003eOrange blossom aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"itx7kw\" data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003eRipe strawberry sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yvt0ln\" data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003eA soft peach finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5259dx\" data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3653\"\u003eMedium body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdng8w\" data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eBright but balanced acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wixhc5\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003eA clean and structured finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003eFor Cafés and Wholesale Partners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eThis limited Reserve coffee is especially well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f4drby\" data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3839\"\u003eFeatured pour-over service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qejn35\" data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003eSeasonal or rotating Reserve menus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ggkmj6\" data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eV60 and manual drippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ux92ly\" data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003eChemex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pef4om\" data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3952\"\u003eCoffee tastings and educational events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fhsddw\" data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eGuests seeking expressive, process-driven coffees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eRoasting Schedule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003eOur 5 lb bags are roasted weekly. Because this is a limited-release lot, availability may change as the coffee sells through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4180\"\u003eRecommended Pour-Over Recipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003eDose: 25g, medium grind\u003cbr data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003eWater: 400g at 197°F\u003cbr data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003eRatio: 16:1\u003cbr data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4245\"\u003ePours: 75g → 175g → 150g\u003cbr data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eTotal Brew Time: 3:00–3:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4379\"\u003eFor Chemex, use a slightly coarser grind to help maintain the target brew time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kafiex Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48788015513832,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3721\/4696\/files\/5lbcolombia.jpg?v=1784660140","url":"https:\/\/www.kafiex.com\/products\/julio-cesar-madrid-finca-milan-maypop-cultured-washed-5lb","provider":"Kafiex Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}