Colombia - El Paraiso Anaerobic Natural

Country: Colombia
Region: Nariño
Variety: Caturra
Elevation: 1,900 m
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Harvest: 2025/26
Cupping Score: 87.25

Colombia El Paraíso Anaerobic Natural is a bright, intensely fruit-forward coffee led by notes of Angelino plum and red grape. The first sip reveals juicy, vibrant acidity reminiscent of red grapes. This is complemented by the ripe, aromatic and gently tart character of angeleno. A malt note emerges in the finish, adding warm sweetness and subtle grain-like depth. Overall, the cup is lively and complex, with pronounced acidity, concentrated red-fruit aromas and hints of fermented fruit.

Angeleno, Red Grape, Malt

This coffee comes from Nariño in southwestern Colombia. Known for its high elevations and cool climate, the region allows coffee cherries to ripen more slowly. This extended maturation contributes to livelier acidity, pronounced aromas and an intense fruit character in the cup. The El Paraíso lot consists of the Caturra variety grown at 1,900 m. Caturra’s clean sweetness combines with Nariño’s bright acidity to create a vibrant and aromatic cup. The coffee is processed using the anaerobic natural method. The cherries undergo controlled fermentation in an oxygen-free environment and are then dried whole, keeping the seeds in contact with the fruit’s natural sugars. This process accentuates the coffee’s red-fruit character, aromatic intensity and sweetness. The influence of this processing method is most apparent in the red grape and Angelino plum notes. Red grape expresses the coffee’s juicy, bright acidity, while Angelino plum brings a deeper, ripe and gently fermented-fruit character. A malt note provides a sweet, warm and complementary finish.