Edwin Noreña — Colombia Inoculated Carbonic Honey Gesha
Honey lot with Pomegranate, White Grape, and Chamomile in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Honey
Producer
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Producer overview
Edwin Noreña operates across the Colombian departments of Huila and Quindío. His coffee production takes place at elevations ranging from 1550 to 2000 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape on his farms is diverse, with Pink Bourbon being the most frequently represented cultivar in the catalog. Other varieties grown include Yellow Bourbon, Caturra, Red Bourbon, and Sudan Rume.
Noreña maintains a focus on specialized post-harvest treatments. His process portfolio is heavily weighted toward experimental methods, including various forms of carbonic maceration and honey processing, such as black honey.
The catalog tracks 14 distinct lots from this producer, which have been featured by eight different roasters. Recent catalog entries include a Caturra processed via honey co-fermentation for Anchorhead Coffee, a honey-processed Geisha also for Anchorhead Coffee, and a carbonic maceration Pink Bourbon for Bear Lake Coffee.
His work is characterized by a consistent application of experimental and controlled fermentation techniques across a wide range of coffee varieties.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1550–1900m
Honey lot with Pomegranate, White Grape, and Chamomile in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Honey
Expect Green Apple, Jolly Rancher, and Honey from this honey.
Quindío, CO · Honey
Lavender, Chamomile, and Lemongrass on a honey build.
Huila, CO · Honey
Carbonic Maceration lot with Black Cherry, Plum, and Lemon in the cup.
CO · Carbonic Maceration
Expect Peach Rings, Lemon Candy, and Caramel Apple from this carbonic maceration.
Quindío, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Anaerobic Natural / Washed lot with Citrus, Peach Tea, and Strawberries in the cup.
Quindío, Huila, Yirgacheffe, CO · Anaerobic Natural / Washed
Expect Jasmine, Guava, and Tutti Frutti from this carbonic maceration.
Cauca, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Expect Lime Sherbet, Floral Violet, and Raspberry Soda from this carbonic maceration.
Huila, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Christmas Cake, Elderflower, and Orange on a washed build.
Quindío, CO · Washed
Expect Strawberry Candy, Elderflower, and Bergamot from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Bergamot, Mosaic Hops, and Strawberry Candy on a experimental build.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Peach Rings, Lemon Candy, and Caramel Apple on a experimental build.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Expect Peach Rings, Lemon Candy, and Caramel Apple from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Black Honey lot with Lemongrass, Coconut, and Red Currant in the cup.
CO · Black Honey
Expect Bergamot, Lemon Candy, and Purple Floral Notes from this carbonic maceration.
Huila, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Black Honey lot with Lemongrass, Coconut, and Red Currant in the cup.
CO · Black Honey
Expect Rosemary, Jasmine, and Grapefruit Cordial from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
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