Colombia - Finca la Riviera [Cider Tanat Lot]

Technical specifications

Country: Colombia
Region: Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
Producer: Julio Madrid
Estate: La Riviera
Variety: Cider
Process: Bioreactor · Washing
Harvest: 2025
Score: 89
Flavor profile: Blood orange · Strawberry · Lavender · Honey
Acidity: High
Body: Silky
Roast type: Filter
Roast level: Light
Format: 200 g
Milling: Grain

Finca La Riviera – Sidra Tanat Lot is a refined and highly aromatic expression of the potential of the Sidra variety, grown at 1,700 meters above sea level in Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, and produced by Julio Madrid within the Café UBA project.

Cider is a variety renowned for its natural elegance, floral complexity, and delicate structure. In this batch, that character is enhanced through an innovative bioreactor process, designed to maximize clarity and aromatic definition without sacrificing juiciness.

After pulping, the coffee is fermented in a bioreactor for approximately 48 hours, under strict temperature and acidity control. Subsequently, the batch is thoroughly washed to stabilize the flavor profile and enhance its clarity in the cup. The result is a clean, expressive, and perfectly balanced coffee.

In the cup, the profile is luminous and complex: a vibrant entry of blood orange, followed by the juicy sweetness of strawberry, floral hints of lavender, and a honeyed background that lends smoothness and persistence. The acidity is high but elegant, supported by a silky body that harmoniously envelops the whole.

Filter roasted, this Sidra stands out for its aromatic definition, its fine texture and its clear evolution as it cools, ideal for those looking for floral, complex coffees with a contemporary character.

Like all coffees in this line, this batch was transported to Europe aboard a cargo ship powered entirely by sail, reducing CO₂ emissions associated with maritime transport by up to 98%. A responsible approach that takes care of both the coffee and its environmental impact.

Sensory summary

🍊 Bright and juicy blood orange
🍓 Sweet and fresh strawberry
🌸 Floral and elegant lavender
🍯 Smooth and enveloping honey
✨ Silky body, high acidity and clean

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