El Vergel Tolima showcases the heart of Colombian innovation, crafted by Shady & Elias Bayter at their pioneering estate. Its natural anaerobic process delivers an explosive cup profile filled with tropical fruit, bright lime, and deep brown-sugar sweetness. The result is a vibrant, clean, and complex espresso that captures the dedication behind the farm. A coffee designed for those seeking a cup that is bold, expressive, and truly memorable.
Roasting Date: 2026-01-05
Variety:
Red and Yellow Caturra
Origin: Colombia
Region: Tolima
Process: Natural Anaerobic
Cupping Score By Q-Grader: 88
Crop Year: 2025
El Vergel Estate, located on the slopes of Nevado del Ruiz, is one of Colombia’s most forward-thinking farms. Brothers Shady and Elias Bayter transformed what was once an avocado farm into a coffee innovation hub, dedicated to expressing the purity and character of Tolima’s unique terroir. This Caturra lot undergoes a natural anaerobic process: cherries are sealed in stainless-steel tanks and fermented without oxygen, intensifying fruit character and body. Drying takes place on African raised beds (marquesinas), then finished in mechanical dryers to ensure perfect moisture stabilization and remarkable cup consistency. We selected El Vergel Tolima because it embodies everything we value: intensity, clarity, and a cup that speaks for itself. We wanted an espresso that stands out — with a chocolatey foundation, tropical layers, and a lime-like acidity that brings the palate to life. A true expression of modern Colombian coffee.
Espresso recipe: 19g → 38g yield (1:2) → 25 sec → 93°C This recipe highlights its brown-sugar sweetness, tropical fruit juiciness, and a refined lime-
Coffee for us is a daily “ritual”. We managed to create a place where we would share our passion with you.
Caturra grown in volcanic soils at 1700m, hand-picked at peak ripeness.
Natural anaerobic fermentation in sealed stainless tanks enhances fruit intensity and acidity.
Slow drying on African beds, finished in mechanical dryers for precise stabilization.
Moisture stabilized at 10.5–11% ensuring safe shipping.
Roasted by Handpickers for espresso clarity, sweetness, and full flavor expression.
