EF2 Natural Chiroso - Colombia {Extended Fermentation Natural}

Fact Sheet

Roaster: Sandbox Coffee Roasters
Origin: Quindío, Colombia
Farm: Santa Monica
Producer: Jairo Arcila
Varietal: Chiroso
Process: EF2 Natural
Profile: Pineapple · Tropical fruit · Candy
Format: 150 g
Harvest: 2025
Roast: Omniroast (Filter · Espresso)

EF2 Natural Chiroso is a modern and highly fruity expression of Colombian coffee.

Produced by Jairo Arcila in Santa Monica (Quindío), this lot combines the natural intensity of the Chiroso variety with an extended fermentation process designed to enhance complexity and sweetness without losing clarity.

Sandbox approaches this coffee as an omniroast, seeking a cup that works well for both filter and modern espresso, always maintaining transparency and balance.

The result is a vibrant, sweet, and extremely expressive coffee.

Process

Processed using EF2 Extended Fermentation Natural:

Initial aerobic fermentation (~24h)
Anaerobic fermentation in GrainPro (~50h)
Temperature control (<22°C)
Drying on raised beds (~18 days)

This process amplifies tropical fruit notes and maintains definition in the cup.

Sensory profile

Pineapple
Tropical fruit
Gummy candy

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