Aerobic Washed Papayo – Yuri Montanchez, Los Guaduales, Colombia

An amazning washed Papayo with floral lift and citrus-driven sweetness, a perfect match for our range of standout coffees.

Producer: Yuri Montanchez

Farm: Los Guaduales

Region: Alto del Obispo, San Agustin, Huila, Colombia

Altitude: 1700–1720 masl

Variety: Papayo

Farm size: 6.5 ha, 5.5 ha under coffee shared within the family

Process

Cherries are picked at peak ripeness every 21 days.

12 hours fermentation in wooden hopper.

Depulped and dry fermented 48 hours in tiled tank.

10 hours wet fermentation under water.

Washed clean and solar dried for 16–20 days.

In the cup

Orange blossom, yellow plum, tangerine sweetness, orange zest, floral clarity.

About Yuri and the Montanchez family

The Montanchez family settled in San Agustin in 2001 after leaving behind an unstable period in Putumayo. Yuri’s father, Jesus, rebuilt the family’s future through coffee at Los Guaduales, determined to create stability and opportunity for his children.

After his sudden passing in 2021, Yuri and her siblings took over the farm, dividing responsibility and committing to quality-focused production through the Monkaaba network. This lot marks Yuri’s first international micro lot under her own name — a result of years of learning, cupping feedback, and steady refinement of their post-harvest work.

Available in 250g jars, 50g sample packs and 1kg bags.

Roasted for filter and expressive, modern espresso.