Farm: Finca Chelin
Producers: Enrique Lopez
Region: La Candelaria Loxicha
Process: Honey Pulped
Drying Method: Sun-dried and shade-dried
About the Producer
Growing coffee in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca, Enrique López is one of the greatest experimental coffee farmers in México. With more than 20 different post-harvest processes, Enrique has been called a pioneer of processing, pushing the bounderies of coffee experimentation.
Always working towards memorable coffees, Enrique has won international recognition due to his agro-ecological practices in full respect for nature. Finca Chelín is certified carbon neutral. On average, it saves 7000 tonnes of carbon each year.
About the Process
72hr fermentation carbonic maceration in cherry stage, pulp is removed on thelast night and let to keep fermenting overnight. On the next day it is taken to apatio to dry fro 3 days on direct sunlight. After this, coffee is taken to shade-dry ina patio covered by a 50% shade-cloth during 25 days. SCA score 88.
