Fruit forward, rich, blueberries, chocolate, sweet!

This expressively processed San Juan from Cafe Granja La Esperanza's Finca Potosi is a fantastic representation of unique processing and varietals. We find a juicy fruit forward presentation of red and blue fruits, a smooth wine-like body, and a sweet chocolate finish. The San Juan varietal is a cross hybrid of Pacamara which brings a juicy body and Bourbon that brings sweetness and acidity. This coffee is a great example of how far experimental processing and varietals have gone! 

From Modcup / XO Process: 

THE XO PROCESS – EXTENDED FERMENTATION FOR MAXIMUM FLAVOR

This meticulously controlled process unlocks extraordinary depth and complexity in the San Juan varietal:

✅ Step 1: Extended In-Cherry Fermentation – The cherries undergo 50 hours of open, temperature-controlled fermentation, allowing for deep flavor development.
✅ Step 2: Slow, Controlled Drying – Due to the humid climate, the cherries are transferred to mechanical drying silos, ensuring a stable and precise natural drying process.
✅ Step 3: Stabilization & Resting – The coffee is carefully rested and stabilized, enhancing clarity and balance in the final cup.

By maintaining strict control over fermentation and drying, the XO Process produces a bold and complex natural coffee, balancing primary terroir-driven flavors with process-enhanced nuances.