Our Processes
Every Flor a Fruto lot follows its own IFP — Integrated Fermentation Protocol —, designed to unlock the maximum flavor potential of each variety and terroir.
Rigorous Selection Before Fermentation
All our lots go through the same base selection process before starting any fermentation protocol. This ensures only the best cherries enter the bioreactor.
Harvest
Hand-picked, at peak ripeness. Only red, ripe cherries.
Flotation
Density separation to remove defective or overripe cherries.
UV Sorting
Ultraviolet light inspection to detect defects not visible to the human eye.
Hand Sorting
Final bean-by-bean check. Only the best make it into fermentation.
Biphasic Fermentation
Our most complex process. In two stages of anaerobic fermentation, we combine dehydrated orange peel with selected strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus pentosus to develop a tropical profile with layers of complexity.
The result is a coffee with notes of citrus, honey, tropical fruit and orange peel. 168 hours of controlled fermentation.
Lactic Fermentation
Using a Lactobacillus starter inoculated in a sealed bioreactor, this process develops a silky body and a gentle lactic acidity. pH stays between 3.8 and 4.2 for 192 hours.
The result is a coffee with notes of passion fruit, yellow fruit, natural yogurt and ripe peach. A creamy, enveloping profile.
Native Anaerobic Natural
This process is a tribute to terroir. With no inoculation of any kind — only the farm's native microbiome acts over 120 hours of anaerobic fermentation. It's the purest expression of Finca El Písamo.
The result is a coffee with notes of plums, wine, forest berries, dark chocolate and fresh herbs.
Double Carbonic Maceration
Our longest and most ambitious process. CO2 injection in a sealed bioreactor, simultaneously combining selected strains with native microbiome over 240 hours.
The result is a coffee with notes of raspberry, whiskey, rum, red wine character, red fruit, spices and dark cocoa. Our highest SCA score.
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