Jairo Arcila Experimental Lot

Washed + Wine Yeast & Passion Fruit | Colombia

88.5 Cupping Score | Limited Release

When passion meets precision, extraordinary things happen. This exceptional coffee from Colombian producer Jairo Arcila represents everything we love about specialty coffee—innovation, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of flavour that makes you stop and smile.

What makes this coffee extraordinary?

Jairo didn't just grow this coffee; he crafted an experience. After carefully selecting his Castillo cherries at peak ripeness, he introduced them to a 48-hour anaerobic fermentation—think of it like the oxygen-free environment used in fine winemaking. But here's where it gets exciting: he added passion fruit pulp and wine yeast to the mix, creating a controlled fermentation that develops those incredible tropical notes you'll taste in every sip.

This isn't experimentation for its own sake. It's a master producer using cutting-edge techniques to unlock flavours that were always there, waiting to be discovered.

Your cup will deliver:

• Sweet passionfruit that dances on your palate
• Bright lime acidity that lifts the entire experience
• Mandarin sweetness adding layers of citrus complexity
• Cacao nib depth providing a sophisticated, lingering finish

The Story Behind the Cup

High in the mountains of Armenia, Quindío (1450-1500m), Jairo Arcila tends his Santa Mónica farm where volcanic ash soils and perfect temperature ranges create ideal conditions for exceptional coffee. The Castillo variety—developed specifically for Colombian conditions—provides natural resistance to coffee leaf rust while delivering the complex flavour potential that makes this processing method possible.

After fermentation, each bean is gently washed and carefully dried on raised beds, with temperatures never exceeding 35°C to preserve those delicate flavours that make this coffee sing.

Why we're excited to share this

This coffee represents everything Frank's Coffee stands for: the courage to explore new possibilities, respect for the producers who make excellence possible, and our commitment to connecting you with flavours that tell a story. It's sophisticated without being pretentious, innovative while honouring tradition.

Brewing this beauty

• Pour Over/V60: 1:16 ratio, 93°C water temperature. The clarity will showcase those tropical notes beautifully.
• Aeropress: 1:15 ratio, 2-minute brew time. Perfect for highlighting the fruit-forward character.
• Espresso: Expect bright acidity with sweet tropical complexity—a perfect cortado coffee.

The Details

• Region: Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
• Farm: Santa Mónica
• Producer: Jairo Arcila
• Variety: Castillo
• Process: Washed + Anaerobic Fermentation with Passion Fruit & Wine Yeast
• Altitude: 1450-1500 masl
• SCA Score: 88.5

This is a limited release—when it's gone, it's gone. We're proud to offer this exceptional coffee that showcases both Colombian excellence and innovative processing at its finest.

Questions about this coffee? Our team loves talking about what makes each coffee special. Drop by the café or get in touch—we're always happy to share our passion for exceptional coffee.