Sweet Valley - Exceptional

Traceability:

Origin: Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Farm: Potosí
Producer: La Esperanza Coffee Farm
Altitude: 1,800 meters above sea level
Variety: Colombia (Caturra x Timor Hybrid)
Process: Natural · Controlled fermentation (15h + 72h drying)
Harvest: 2025

Sweet Valley is back. After being discontinued, this iconic coffee from Café Granja La Esperanza (CGLE) is back thanks to a collaborative effort to redesign its brewing process and fermentation process, recovering the juicy, sweet profile so beloved by so many baristas.

Originating from the Potosí Estate, located at 1,800 meters above sea level in the Cauca Valley, this batch uses the Colombia variety, a hybrid between Caturra and Timor Hybrid, developed by Cenicafé in the 1980s to improve rust resistance and cup quality.

The natural process was carefully controlled:

15 hours of controlled fermentation in cherry

72 hours in a dehumidifier until uniform and complete drying is achieved

The result is a bright and seductive cup, with notes of candied apple, ripe plum, and hibiscus flower, wrapped in juicy acidity and a velvety texture. In espresso, it unfolds a luscious sweetness; in filter, a floral elegance that highlights CGLE's mastery.

Café Granja La Esperanza is synonymous with innovation and excellence. Since its founding in 1930, its family legacy has shaped the course of Colombian coffee growing, pioneering experimental processes and introducing exotic varieties such as Geisha, Sidra, and Mandela.

Sweet Valley represents that union of tradition and innovation — a coffee of intense, sweet and perfectly balanced character.

Tasting notes:
🍎 Caramelized apple
🍑 Ripe plum
🌺 Hibiscus
🍬 Juicy sweetness, round texture and floral finish

At Manhattan Coffee Roasters, our dedication to coffee goes beyond the conventional. We roast with an IMF machine that gives us a high degree of control and consistency in every batch. This innovative convection system allows the flavors of our coffees to develop optimally in a shorter time, resulting in clean, bright, and sweet cups of coffee.

We select coffee beans from traceable origins, ensuring that each variety is not only delicious, but also ethical. We partner with importers who share our passion for quality and sustainability, ensuring that every cup tells a story of commitment.

At Manhattan Coffee Roasters, we believe that every sip should be an experience, a celebration of coffee at its finest. Join us and discover the art of roasting, where passion becomes flavor.