[Bean] Colombia Funky Cherry

COLOMBIA FUNKY CHERRY

ORIGIN: COLOMBIA

FARM: LOS PATIOS

PRODUCER: LOS PATIOS

VARIETY: VARIOUS VARIETIES

PROCESS: CO-FERMENTED

CUP NOTE: CHERRY, CRANBERRY, FIZZ

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ROASTER'S COMMENT

Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe cherry and feeling its juice burst in your mouth. SOWN presents FUNKY CHERRY, a playful and vibrant coffee full of character.

True to its name, Funky Cherry combines the sweet-tart flavor of cherries with the distinctive character created through fermentation. Familiar fruit flavors unfold in unexpected ways, delivering vivid juiciness and an exhilarating vibrancy in every sip.

COLOMBIA FUNKY CHERRY is produced at Los Patios Farm in Colombia. With its diverse elevations and microclimates along the Andes, Colombia produces coffees with an exceptionally broad range of flavor profiles. Its traditional balance of sweetness and acidity is now being complemented by producers’ creative processing techniques, giving rise to increasingly expressive and distinctive coffees.

This coffee is composed of various varieties. The flavors and structures of different varieties come together to create an impression that is more layered and abundant than a single fruit note. Rather than highlighting the character of one specific variety, FUNKY CHERRY harmoniously brings together the strengths of several coffees.

FUNKY CHERRY was processed using a co-fermentation method. Co-fermentation involves carefully controlling the conditions of the fermentation process to bring out the coffee’s fruit-forward flavors and sweetness more vividly. It creates an intense aroma and distinctive texture rarely found in conventionally processed coffees, while the funky nuances of fermentation give the cup an added sense of energy.

When roasting a coffee with such a vivid flavor profile, our priority is to preserve its expressive character while maintaining balance. The aromas developed during processing are sensitive to heat, so excessive roasting can diminish the vibrant notes of cherry and cranberry. On the other hand, insufficient sweetness can make the acidity and fermented character feel overly sharp.

For COLOMBIA FUNKY CHERRY, we carefully adjusted the entire roasting curve, from the initial heat application through to the drop. We centered the profile around the rich sweetness of ripe cherries, allowing the tart cranberry acidity to follow with clarity. We also found the ideal point for expressing its lively, fizz-like sensation without making the cup feel heavy.

The first sip reveals the sweet, abundant juiciness of ripe red cherries. This is followed by a bright and lively acidity reminiscent of cranberries, adding depth to the cup. A sparkling, soda-like sensation brings a playful energy to the overall experience.

When enjoyed warm, the deep sweetness and smooth texture of cherry take center stage. As the coffee cools, the refreshing tartness of cranberry and the funky character created through fermentation become increasingly pronounced. Although each flavor is expressive, they flow naturally without overpowering one another, revealing new dimensions as you drink.

Served cold, FUNKY CHERRY’s personality becomes even more vivid. The flavors of cherry and cranberry unfold with refreshing clarity, while the fizz-like sensation on the tongue evokes a sparkling fruit soda. Its aroma and sweetness remain distinct even over ice, allowing you to enjoy its bright and energetic character down to the final sip.

The finish leaves a lingering impression of juicy cherry sweetness and refreshing cranberry acidity. Alluring fermented aromas and a light, sparkling sensation overlap on the palate, allowing the vibrant character of red fruits to remain pleasantly long after the coffee has been swallowed.

Sweet cherry, tart cranberry, and a lively touch of fizz come together to create a truly distinctive experience. Discover the free-spirited and funky side of Colombian coffee with COLOMBIA FUNKY CHERRY.

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FILTER BREW GUIDE

HOT

① Prepare a server warmed with hot water, place the filter in the dripper, and rinse it with hot water.

② Grind 13g of coffee to a slightly fine consistency.

③ Place the ground coffee in the dripper, zero the scale, start the timer, and pour 57g of water over the coffee grounds to wet them evenly.

④ Gently swirl the dripper in a circular motion to mix the water and coffee well.

⑤ At 45 seconds, pour water until it reaches 220g.

⑥ If the grind size is correct, the water should finish dripping through by around 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

⑦ If the water drips slower than 2 minutes and 30 seconds, adjust the grind size to be coarser. If it drips too quickly, grind the coffee finer.

⑧ Once all the water has dripped through, enjoy your coffee.

ICED

① Place the filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water. Discard the rinse water and put 45g of ice in the server.

② Grind 13g of coffee to a slightly fine consistency.

③ Place the ground coffee in the dripper, zero the scale, start the timer, and pour 39g of water over the coffee grounds to wet them evenly.

④ Gently swirl the dripper in a circular motion to mix the water and coffee well.

⑤ At 45 seconds, pour water until it reaches 147g.

⑥ Once the coffee has finished dripping, remove the dripper and gently shake the server to mix the ice and coffee well.

⑦ Pour the coffee with ice from the server into an ice-filled cup and enjoy your coffee.

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ESPRESSO BREW GUIDE

To achieve SOWN coffee’s clean and diverse flavors, we recommend using a VST basket. If you can lower the machine’s bar pressure to between 4 and 6, that would be even better. The optimal flow rate with the portafilter removed is 210ml in 30 seconds.

Espresso

• Coffee amount: 19g (based on 18g VST basket)
• Extraction amount: 55g
• Extraction time: around 25 seconds

Americano(Longblack), Café Latte

• Coffee amount: 19g (based on 18g VST basket)
• Extraction amount: 40g (half it if you make long black)
• Extraction time: 15 to 20 seconds
• Water and milk amount: HOT 200ml (half it if you make long black) / ICE 175ml