About the farm:

Felipe Arcila hails from Colombia and comes from a fourth-generation coffee farming family. With years of experience in coffee cultivation, Felipe has built a strong foundation in the industry. He is a co-founder of Cofinet, a company renowned for its high-quality coffee production and innovative processing methods. The company’s flagship farm, Jardines del Edén, specializes in cultivating exotic coffee varieties and experimenting with cutting-edge processing techniques to achieve exceptional flavor profiles. The plantation benefits from fertile, mineral-rich soil, consistent rainfall, and a slightly cooler microclimate, creating ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffee.

At Jardines del Edén, various Gesha varieties are cultivated, including Red, Yellow, and Pink Gesha, each distinguished by its unique flavor profile that attracts coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Felipe Arcila and his team at Cofinet continuously experiment with new coffee processing methods such as fermentation, enabling them to create coffees with complex and distinctive flavors. Known for his innovation and commitment to raising quality standards, Felipe Arcila is recognized as a leader and innovator in the coffee industry, introducing new trends and pushing the boundaries in the world of specialty coffee.

About the processing:

EF2 processing, or “Extended Fermentation 2,” is a specialized fermentation process used to achieve unique flavor profiles in coffee. During this process, coffee cherries undergo an extended fermentation period under controlled conditions, allowing for the development of complex flavors. Fermentation can last from several days to weeks, depending on desired outcomes. This process takes place in dedicated tanks where temperature, humidity, and other factors are closely monitored, enabling precise control over fermentation and influencing the final flavor profile of the coffee.

Coffee processed with EF2 is known for its intense and complex flavors. It can exhibit fruity, floral, and even wine-like notes, depending on the duration and conditions of fermentation. Such coffee stands out for its rich sweetness and distinct acidity, appealing to connoisseurs and coffee lovers worldwide. After fermentation, the coffee beans are typically dried on raised beds or in mechanical dryers to achieve optimal moisture levels before storage and export. EF2 processing represents a relatively new and innovative method that allows producers to experiment with different fermentation techniques to achieve exceptional and distinctive flavor profiles.