{"product_id":"sebastian-ramirez-el-placer-purple-fruits","title":"Sebastián Ramírez – El Placer – Purple Fruits","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"163\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLight roast. Reserve limited release.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1653\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBold, wine-like, and deeply fruit-saturated, this Caturra from Sebastián Ramírez’s El Placer delivers a vivid and unforgettable sensory experience.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003ePart of El Placer’s celebrated Purple Fruits series, this co-fermented honey coffee combines controlled fermentation with wine yeast and purple-fruit ingredients to develop remarkable aromatic intensity. Expect layers of red grape candy and blackberry supported by a structured black-tea finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sebastián Ramírez – El Placer\u003cbr data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quindío, Colombia\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra\u003cbr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Fruits Co-Fermented Honey\u003cbr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Grape Candy, Blackberry, Black Tea\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003cbr data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"836\"\u003ePackage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 oz (250 g)\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserve • Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e7yitb\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eSebastián Ramírez is a fourth-generation coffee producer from Quindío, Colombia. Raised in a family whose livelihood has long been connected to coffee, he developed an early understanding of cultivation and processing through hands-on work at the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eAround 12 years ago, Sebastián began focusing on specialty coffee and exploring coffee beyond traditional production models. His interest in fermentation, controlled processing, and sensory development established the foundation for what would become El Placer Farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eLocated in Colombia’s Coffee Axis, Quindío benefits from volcanic soils, mountainous terrain, and climatic conditions that support slow cherry maturation and complex cup development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z341gu\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003ePurple Fruits is a co-fermented honey coffee created through Sebastián Ramírez’s highly intentional approach to fermentation and sensory development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eThe honey process retains part of the coffee’s fruit mucilage while the coffee undergoes controlled fermentation with wine yeast and a blend of purple-fruit ingredients. These additions are used to influence the coffee’s aromatic development and create its concentrated grape and dark-berry character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003eThe finished cup is loud and fruit-saturated, but still structured, with red grape candy and blackberry sweetness balanced by a tea-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1n5elm0\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eAbout El Placer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eAt El Placer, coffee is approached as a collective effort built around quality, innovation, sustainability, and long-term relationships. Sebastián and his team focus on meticulous process control while working to maintain consistency, traceability, and a distinct identity in every coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eThe project places particular emphasis on natural and honey processing methods, which require minimal water while allowing the team to develop highly expressive cup profiles. El Placer also shares knowledge and processing techniques with local producers, helping create greater opportunities throughout the surrounding coffee community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eWith farms in Quindío and Huila, along with trusted producer partnerships across Colombia, El Placer continues to explore the space between traditional coffee production and unapologetically innovative processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1muw0ax\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eAbout Purple Fruits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003ePurple Fruits is built around the darker fruit spectrum. Its wine-like character and saturated berry sweetness create a cup that feels rich, juicy, and dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003eWhere the companion Red Fruits release leans brighter and more playful, Purple Fruits offers deeper grape and berry flavors with a sophisticated, intensely aromatic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jn0xg8\" data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eRecommended V60 Brew Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27g, medium grind\u003cbr data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405g at 208°F\u003cbr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15:1\u003cbr data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003ePours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g → 100g → 100g → 105g\u003cbr data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eTotal Brew Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3:30–4:00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eGrind coarser to shorten the brew time or finer to extend it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kafiex Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811016028392,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3721\/4696\/files\/purplefruit.jpg?v=1785188970","url":"https:\/\/www.kafiex.com\/products\/sebastian-ramirez-el-placer-purple-fruits","provider":"Kafiex Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}