Scarlet Extreme, Los Patios - Colombia [Honey Co-Fermented]

Technical Sheet:
Roaster: Sumo Coffee Roasters
Origin: Gigante, Huila, Colombia
Producer: Los Patios – Coffee Quest
Varietal: Castillo
Process: Co-fermented Honey/Red Berries
Altitude: 1,600 - 1,900 masl
Harvest: 2026
Profile: Vanilla · Coconut · Strawberry
Format: 250 g
Roast: Light (Omni)
Ideal for: Filter and Espresso

Why we like it: Its experimental co-fermentation with red berries and honey, which brings exceptional creaminess and sweetness over the classic Castillo base.

Who should buy it: Ideal for those looking for a very sweet, creamy, and indulgent coffee with an innovative profile without sacrificing cup cleanliness.

Scarlet Extreme, last year’s favorite coffee, is crafted at Los Patios, Coffee Quest’s processing facility in the vibrant coffee region of Gigante, Huila. Born from the R&D team's dedication to pushing the boundaries of coffee processing, Scarlet Extreme takes the well-known Castillo variety and transforms it through a unique co-fermentation process, blending tradition with a bold and creative twist.

The journey begins with local producers from small farms nestled between 1,600 and 1,900 meters above sea level. After a careful 12-hour aerobic fermentation in cherry on their own farms, the pulped coffee arrives at Los Patios. There, the R&D team intervenes, adding a bespoke red fruit concentrate and a proprietary solution that unlocks new flavor potentials. This fermentation and absorption phase lasts for two days, after which the coffee is drained and laid out to dry for 12 to 16 days. Throughout the drying process, the beans are carefully rotated and monitored to ensure even drying, enhancing the consistency and quality of each batch.

Scarlet Extreme is not just a coffee: it is an exploration of what is possible when innovation meets tradition, crafted to reflect the work and creativity present at each stage of the process.

In the cup, it is a super creamy, sweet, and complex coffee, with notes of vanilla, coconut, and strawberry.

Sumo Coffee Roasters' mission is to create a transparent and ethical coffee business that highlights and celebrates everyone involved, from the producers and farmers who pour their heart and sweat into the craft to the baristas who create the finished product, and everyone in between.

Our goal is to ensure direct trade and that we pay a fair price to the farmers.

By helping educate consumers about the farmers' craft, by telling the story behind the bean, and by doing our best to achieve perfection in our roast, Sumo's plan is to elevate the standard and experience for all involved in the industry, innovating the way forward for coffee.

Sumo Coffee Roasters was founded in the summer of 2020 by 2019 World Cup Tasters Champion Daniel Horbat and his partner, Alexandra.