Colombia - Jairo Arcila - Strawberry Co-ferment - SHOWCASE #05
Expect Wild Strawberry, Candy Laces, and Strawberry Creams from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
StrawberryCandyOverall Sweet
SCA 88.5
67
$2.04/oz
No longer available
Producer
Jairo Arcila
COQuindio, Quindío
- Coffees in catalog
- 50
- Currently in stock
- 17
- Roasters carrying
- 31
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 71.3
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Producer overview
Jairo Arcila produces coffee in the Armenia region of Quindío, Colombia. His farms operate within an altitude band ranging from 1200 to 2250 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape on his farms is dominated by Castillo, which accounts for 21 of the lots in the index. Other significant varieties include Pink Bourbon, Caturra, and Geisha, alongside a smaller representation of Chiroso and other cultivars.
Arcila maintains a diverse process portfolio. His catalog includes anaerobic natural, washed, anaerobic washed, and natural processes. He also utilizes experimental techniques, including various co-fermentation methods.
The catalog footprint for Jairo Arcila includes 44 total coffees across 29 different roasters. Recent catalog examples include a banana and cinnamon co-ferment anaerobic washed Castillo from Funk, a washed co-ferment Castillo from Epoch Coffee, and a washed Caturra from DoubleShot Coffee Company. Other examples include a honey-processed Castillo from Nana Coffee Roasters, a washed Castillo strawberry co-ferment from Assembly Coffee, and an experimental lychee-infused washed Castillo from Good Brothers Coffee.
His work is characterized by a high degree of process diversity and a focus on experimental co-fermentation techniques.
- Quindío coffee producer
- experimental co-fermentation focus
- diverse process portfolio
- wide roaster distribution
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- castillo27 lots
- pink bourbon8 lots
- caturra6 lots
- other5 lots
- geisha2 lots
Processes
- Anaerobic Natural13
- Washed10
- Experimental7
Altitude
1200–2250m
Harvests
20252024
Across harvest years
Lineage
The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.
2025 harvest
1 lot2024 harvest
2 lots
Colombia, Chiroso EF2
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlack CurrantOrangeFig+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Papayo
Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCitrusWineyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Monogram Coffee7 lots
Jairo Arcila — Mango Co-Ferment Filter
Expect Mango, Papaya, and Floral from this experimental.
CO · Experimental
MangoPapayaFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
85
$1.95/oz
MangoPapayaFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
84
$3.31/oz
OrangeCaramelPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
83
$2.50/oz
OrangeCaramelPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
83
$2.50/oz
Well-reviewed roaster
83
$3.31/oz
Jairo Arcila Honey — Espresso
Honey lot with Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Butterscotch in the cup.
CO · Honey
OrangeMilk ChocolateButterscotch
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.50/oz
Jairo Arcila Honey — Filter
Honey lot with Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Butterscotch in the cup.
CO · Honey
DarkOrangeMilk ChocolateButterscotch
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.50/oz
Onyx Coffee Lab1 lot
Colombia Jairo Arcila Rose Process
White Honey lot with Rose, Grapefruit, and Honey in the cup.
Quindío, CO · White Honey
MediumGrapefruitHoneyMango
ROTY 2021 roaster
80
$4.36/oz
PeachVanillaBerry
ROTY 2022 roaster
79
$1.69/oz
Good Brothers Coffee1 lot
Lychee Washed Castillo + (Wine Yeast / Lychee) Jairo Arcila
Expect Lychee, Lime, and Green Apple from this experimental.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
LightLycheeLimeApple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.13/oz
French Truck Coffee1 lot
Colombia Gesha (Grand Cru)
Expect Grape, Tropical Fruit, and Condensed Milk from this natural.
Quindío, CO · Natural
GrapeTropical FruitMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$5.00/oz
Quarter Horse Coffee1 lot
Peach Co-Ferment
Juicy Fresh Peaches and Peach Iced Tea on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumPeachTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.69/oz
Five Senses Coffee1 lot
Buenos Aires LR
Expect Ripe Mandarin, Maple Syrup, and Coating Mouthfeel from this natural.
Quindio, CO · Natural
TangerineMaple SyrupOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Traffic Coffee1 lot
PIE FACE V. 2 🥧
Experimental lot with Cinnamon Brioche, Strawberry Jam, and Chocolate Tart in the cup.
CO · Experimental
Medium-LightCinnamonStrawberryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.44/oz
Nana Coffee Roasters1 lot
LightPeachOlive Oil
$4.23/oz
Milk ChocolateMarshmallow
$1.25/oz
Volcano Coffee Works1 lot
Raspberry Ripple Coffee
Raspberry, Strawberry, and Vanilla on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumRaspberryStrawberryVanilla
$2.61/oz
Archived (33)
Jairo Arcila - Lychee
Expect Lychee Soda, Complex Citrus, and Peach Rings from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LycheeCitrusPeach+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Mixed Berry
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blue Raspberry, Orange Wine, and Fruit Punch in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryWineyTropical Fruit+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Dragonfruit
Expect Sour Candy, Purple Flowers, and Cherry Popsicle from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Sour AromaticsFloralCherry+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Dragon Fruit
Cherry Laffy Taffy, Fruit Punch, and Lychee on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightCherryTropical FruitLychee+2
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Sidra Washed
Expect Lemon Zest, Magnolia, and Dried Apricot from this washed.
Quindio, CO · Washed
Medium-LightLemonFloralApricot+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Mandarin
Expect Lavender Lemonade, Mosaic Hops, and Orange Zest from this anaerobic washed.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightFloralLemonHerb+2
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila - Halloween Candy
Experimental lot with Peach Rings, Sweet Tarts, and Grape Candy in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
PeachCandyGrape+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
84
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jairo Arcila Pink Bourbon
Expect White Grape, Blood Orange, and Confectioners Sugar from this washed.
Quindío, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeOrangeSugar Cane+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila Geisha — Natural
Expect Jasmine, Matcha, and Peach from this natural.
Quindio, CO · Natural
JasmineGreen TeaPeach+2
Good Food 2025 roaster
81
$7.80/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jairo Arcila Lychee
Anaerobic Washed lot with Lychee, Lime Rind, and Pineapple in the cup.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumLycheeLimePineapple+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
80
$2.45/oz
Out of stock
Dayglow Winey W08 Colombia Jairo Arcila Chiroso — Filter
Acai, Bubblegum, and Brownie on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
BerryCandyChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.53/oz
No longer available
Finca Santa Monica
Expect Lychee, Gummy Bears, and Pineapple from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
LycheeOther FruitPineapple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Chiroso EF2
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlack CurrantOrangeFig+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Papayo
Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCitrusWineyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Santa Mónica '20 Unnecessarily Good Years.'
Expect Strawberry, Jasmine, and Hibiscus Tea from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryJasmineHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$3.23/oz
Out of stock
Colombia — Jairo Arcila Strawberry Co-ferment
Strawberry, Turkish Delight, and Juicy on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Strawberry
USDA Organic
70
$12.65/oz
Out of stock
Archive: Colombia Jairo Arcila Lychee & Cinnamon Co-Ferment
Anaerobic Natural lot with Lychee, Cinnamon, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightLycheeCinnamonSweet
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila Pink Bourbon
White Grape, Blood Orange, and Confectioners Sugar on a anaerobic washed build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightGrapeOrangeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$3.20/oz
Out of stock
Jairo Arcila Peach Co-Ferment
Expect Peach, Orange Zest, and Chamomile from this honey.
Quindío, CO · Honey
LightPeachOrangeChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
67
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Out of stock
Colombia - Jairo Arcila - Strawberry Co-ferment - SHOWCASE #05
Expect Wild Strawberry, Candy Laces, and Strawberry Creams from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
StrawberryCandyOverall Sweet
SCA 88.5
67
$2.04/oz
No longer available
Jairo Arcila – Santa Monica - Mango Co-Ferment
Expect Mango, Tropical Fruits, and Caramel from this washed.
Quindío, CO · Washed
LightMangoTropical FruitCaramel+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
67
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Swan Song — Colombia
Cherry Tangfastics, Dr. Pepper, and Cherry Liquor on a washed build.
Quindío, CO · Washed
CherryCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$4.08/oz
Out of stock
Swan Song - Colombia
Expect Cherry Tangfastics, Dr Pepper, and Cherry Liquor from this washed.
Quindío, CO · Washed
CherryBrown SpiceAlcohol Fermented
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$4.06/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Jairo Arcila | Yellow Sudan Rume Natural
Grape Bubblegum and Fresh Lemonade on a natural build.
CO · Natural
LightGrapeLemonJuicy
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jairo Arcila — Espresso
Blackberry, Pineapple, and Red Apple on a natural build.
Quindío, CO · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryPineappleApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Epoch X - Banana-na
Expect Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cherry Cola from this washed co ferment.
Quindío, CO · Washed Co Ferment
BananaGrainChocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.07/oz
No longer available
Medium-LightLemonLimeVanilla+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.93/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Castillo Decaf Coffee
Blackberry Syrup, Bakers Chocolate, and Plum on a natural build.
Quindio, CO · Natural
BlackberryChocolatePlum
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightPeachCoconutOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Antwerp Cherry Week
Cherry, Maraschino Cherry, and Sweet on a anaerobic washed build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
CherrySweetBerry+1
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Raspberry Ripple Coffee
Raspberry, Strawberry, and Vanilla on a anaerobic washed build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumRaspberryStrawberryVanilla
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Jairo Arcila - Filter
Bergamot Tea, Cinnamon Spice, and Vanilla on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightBergamotCinnamonVanilla+6
$1.61/oz
Out of stock
Sunday Morning' - Banana + Cinnamon Co-Ferment Experimental Filter
Anaerobic Washed lot with Caramelized Banana, Brown Sugar, and Warm Spice in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightBananaBrown SugarSpice
$2.49/oz
Out of stock
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