Colombia – Washed / Experimental Tabi (Vergara Brothers – Finca Las Flores )
Colombia – Washed / Experimental Tabi (Vergara Brothers – Finca Las Flores )
Bright, fruit-layered, and remarkably clean, this washed TABI lot from the Vergara Brothers at Finca Las Flores is a stunning expression of Colombian hybrid genetics and precision processing.
The cup opens with milk chocolate sweetness, moves into a silky raspberry cream character, and finishes with a clean, sparkling lemon–lime acidity. Balanced, articulate, and layered, this coffee earns its place in our Reserve line.
Producer: Vergara Brothers – Finca Las Flores
Variety: Tabi
Process: Washed / Multi-Stage Fermentation
Altitude: 1,750 m.a.s.l.
Roast Level: Light
Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Raspberry Cream, Lemon–Lime
Package Size: 8.8 oz (250 g)
Category: Reserve
Availability: Limited Release
Producer & Origin
Produced by the Vergara Brothers at Finca Las Flores in Acevedo, Huila, this lot reflects a long tradition of excellence paired with a forward-thinking approach to processing. Finca Las Flores is recognized throughout Colombia for its experimental work and for developing high-expression coffees that consistently stand out in quality competitions and cupping tables.
TABI itself is significant: developed in 2002 by Colombia’s national research center (Cenicafé), it is a hybrid of Typica, Bourbon, and Timor Hybrid, designed to combine sweet, classic cup quality with improved disease resistance. When grown at high elevation and processed with precision, TABI delivers a fruit-layered, clean profile with natural sweetness and vibrant acidity. This lot exemplifies that balance.
Processing
This washed lot undergoes a multi-stage controlled fermentation, building complexity while maintaining clarity and structure.
Submerged fermentation: 12 hours in cherry
Oxidation step: 24 hours in tanks
Depulp + anaerobic fermentation: 48 hours with mucilage
Quenching: Fermentation stopped abruptly with 50°C hot water to stabilize aromatics
Drying: Precision drying in stainless-steel dehumidifiers for 36–40 hours
Stabilization: Rested for one week
This approach produces a cup that is fruit-forward without over-fermentation, clean without being thin, and expressive without losing composure.
About the Tabi Variety
Developed by Cenicafé in 2002, TABI combines the sweet, classic cup characteristics of Typica and Bourbon with the resilience of Timor Hybrid. Its clean fruit profile and balanced structure shine when processed with care.
About Finca Las Flores
Finca Las Flores is one of Acevedo’s most recognized farms for experimental fermentation, precision processing, and high-impact microlots. The Vergara Brothers continue to refine their methods season after season, producing coffees with clear identity, depth, and exceptional sweetness.
Recommended Brew Guide (V60)
Dose: 18g medium grind
Water: 325g at 206°F
Ratio: 18:1
Pour: 25g (bloom 30 seconds) → 100g → 100g → 100g
Total Brew Time: About 3:00
(Grind coarser to speed up, finer to extend brew time.)
