Dutch Barista Championship 2026 Finalist Coffee 

Farm: Las Flores

Region: Huila, Colombia

Producer: Jhoan Vegrara

Variety: Java

Process: Hydro Honey

Altitude: 1750 masl

Roasting Profile: Filter

Roasting Machine: ROEST P3000

Aroma: Spiced Strawberry Jam, Floral

Flavor: Green Strawberry, Purple Grape

Aftertaste: Pomelo Juice

Mouthfeel: Syrupy

Processing

The coffee cherries were processed at a maturity of 24–28 °Brix and underwent cold-water flotation for quality selection.

Fermentation began with 12 hours of oxidation in cherry, followed by 48 hours of submerged fermentation. A controlled thermal shock was then applied at 50 °C for 30 minutes, after which the cherries underwent an additional 24 hours of oxidation in cherry.

The coffee was subsequently dried to a moisture content of 18–20% and later rehydrated. Fresh cherries were blended with the rehydrated cherries at a 50:50 ratio prior to depulping.

Throughout processing, leachate recirculation was employed to maintain microbial consistency. Final drying was completed using mechanical drying over a total duration of 60 hours.