Chapoleros - Colombia {Natural Anaerobic}

Fact sheet

Roaster: KB Coffee Roasters
Origin: Pitalito, Huila (Colombia)
Farm: El Arrayán
Producer: Henry Bonilla
Altitude: 1700 masl
Varietal: Colombia · Caturra
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Profile: Rum · Mango · Pineapple · Blueberries
Format: 250 g
Grind: Whole bean only
Roast: Filter

Chapoleros is a coffee that reflects innovation and character.

Produced by Henry Bonilla in Pitalito (Huila), this lot comes from a family farm where tradition and experimentation go hand in hand. From a young age, Henry has worked the land, evolving towards advanced processes that today position his coffee among the most interesting in the region.

His approach is not limited to his farm — he also encourages other local producers to improve their practices and enter the world of specialty coffee.

The result is a vibrant coffee with a tropical profile and a very distinctive liqueur-like touch.

Process

Processed using multi-stage anaerobic natural methods, this coffee develops depth and complexity:

Selective harvesting of ripe cherries
Initial oxidation (24–36h)
Anaerobic fermentation in sealed tanks (60–72h)
Second controlled fermentation (~48h)
Drying on raised beds (18–25 days)
Stabilization for several weeks

This process creates an intense, structured profile with multiple aromatic layers.

Sensory summary

Rum
Mango
Pineapple
Blueberries

KB Coffee Roasters is a Parisian roastery obsessed with one thing: flavor.

Their philosophy is simple yet radical — they choose coffees solely for how they taste, not based on trends, marketing, or history. Each batch undergoes blind cuppings, and they only select what they are truly excited to drink every day.

Their approach is deliberately "selfish": they roast the coffee they love. This honesty defines their identity — they aren't trying to please everyone, but rather to create something truly special.

Behind every coffee is rigorous work with long-term producers and partners, nurturing the entire process from origin to cup.

👉 Result: authentic, precise coffees made with a real obsession for quality.