{"product_id":"colombia-penas-blancas-sacha-washed-jakafe-blend","title":"Colombia - Peñas Blancas - SACHA - Washed - Jakafe blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eVacuum box packaging 30 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏞️ Region and Terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeñas Blancas SACHA\u003c\/strong\u003e coffee comes from the mountainous region of \u003cstrong\u003eAcevedo\u003c\/strong\u003e in the southern part of the \u003cstrong\u003eHuila\u003c\/strong\u003e department, which is one of Colombia's most renowned coffee-growing areas. The landscape here forms a mosaic of steep mountain slopes, deep valleys, and tropical forests, creating ideal conditions for cultivating specialty Arabica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee trees grow at altitudes between \u003cstrong\u003e1,600 and 1,900 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the cooler mountain climate slows down the ripening of the cherries, allowing for their gradual saturation with sugars and aromatic compounds. The result is dense beans with distinct sweetness, complex structure, and exceptional purity of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils around Acevedo are rich in organic matter and minerals, which have accumulated over generations in the mountainous environment of the Colombian Massif. Combined with regular rainfall and ample sunshine, this creates a terroir that is the foundation for some of the best Colombian coffees today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 SACHA – Wild Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot was created as an \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive Jakafe blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, composed of \u003cstrong\u003eCaturra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eColombia\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties, which together create a harmonious and balanced flavor profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eSACHA\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the indigenous language used in the Andes and Amazon regions, where the word \u003cem\u003esacha\u003c\/em\u003e means \u003cstrong\u003e\"wild forest\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\"forest landscape.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The name refers to the coffee's origin in the lush tropical nature of southern Colombia, where mountain cloud forests and fertile valleys create unique conditions for cultivating specialty Arabica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSACHA thus symbolizes the connection between coffee, landscape, and the culture that has shaped Colombian coffee regions for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👨🌾 Peñas Blancas – A Project for Farmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeñas Blancas Coffee Processing Center is not just a processing station. 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