Producer
Jairo Arcila’s lots are carried by 36 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 36 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Jairo Arcila's coffees originate from the Huila and Quindio regions of Colombia, spanning an altitude band of 1200 to 2250 meters. The dominant varietal in the catalog is Castillo, followed by Pink Bourbon, Caturra, Geisha, Bourbon, and other cultivars. The process portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on experimental and anaerobic treatments alongside traditional washed and natural methods. Experimental and anaerobic natural are the most common process types, supplemented by anaerobic washed, washed, natural, and honey preparations. The catalog footprint includes 56 total coffees, with 16 currently in stock and 36 different roasters carrying lots associated with this producer. The average Cherrybook Index (CBI) across these lots is 58.5. Recent catalog examples feature diverse flavor infusions and processing techniques, such as the Colombia Jairo Arcila Banana Co-Ferment processed as experimental Castillo by Jolly Bean Roastery, the Colombia Jairo Arcila Lychee Washed Castillo by Good Brothers Coffee, the Colombia Buenos Aires washed Caturra by DoubleShot Coffee Company, the Jairo Arcila Peach Castillo by Fabrica Coffee Roasters, the Colombia Jairo Arcila Strawberry Co-ferment anaerobic natural Castillo by Assembly Coffee, and the Colombia Jairo Arcila Rose Process honey Pink Bourbon by Onyx Coffee Lab. The work of Jairo Arcila is notable in the catalog for its extensive range of fruit co-fermentations and advanced processing methods applied primarily to Castillo and Pink Bourbon varieties.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1200–2250m
Harvests
Across harvest years
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.
Expect Wild Strawberry, Candy Laces, and Strawberry Creams from this experimental lot.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a carbonic maceration lot.
Quindio, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Cherry Cola, Orange Blossom, and Marzipan from this anaerobic washed lot.
Colombia · Anaerobic Washed
Cherry Cola, Orange Blossom, and Marzipan on an experimental lot.
Colombia · Experimental
Honey lot with Rose, Grapefruit, and Honey in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
Cupping notes point toward Cinnamon Brioche, Strawberry Jam, and Chocolate Tart.
Colombia
White Peach, Golden Kiwi, and Honey on an anaerobic natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Watermelon, Citrus, and Syrup on an experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Experimental lot with Peach, Candy, and Toffee in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Expect Lychee, Lime, and Green Apple from this experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Peach Iced Tea and Juicy Fresh Peaches on an experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Expect Grape, Tropical Fruit, and Condensed Milk from this anaerobic natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Cherry Cola, Orange Blossom, and Marzipan from this experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Expect Mango, Papaya, and Floral from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Honey lot with Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Colombia · Honey
Honey lot with Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Colombia · Honey
Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a carbonic maceration lot.
Quindio, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Lychee and Cinnamon in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Jasmine, Matcha, and Peach from this natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Natural
Expect Passion Fruit, White Wine, and Elderflower from this experimental lot.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Expect Mango, Tropical Fruits, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed
Expect Strawberry, Jasmine, and Hibiscus Tea from this anaerobic natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
White Grape, Blood Orange, and Confectioners Sugar on an anaerobic washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Expect White Grape, Blood Orange, and Confectioners Sugar from this washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with Lychee, Lime Rind, and Pineapple in the cup.
Colombia · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Wild Strawberry, Candy Laces, and Strawberry Creams from this experimental lot.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Raspberry, Strawberry, and Vanilla on an anaerobic washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Acai, Bubblegum, and Brownie on an anaerobic natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Cherry, Maraschino Cherry, and Sweet on an anaerobic washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cherry Cola from this washed co ferment lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed Co Ferment
Expect Cherry Tangfastics, Dr Pepper, and Cherry Liquor from this washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed
Expect Sour Candy, Purple Flowers, and Cherry Popsicle from this anaerobic natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blue Raspberry, Orange Wine, and Fruit Punch in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Experimental lot with Peach Rings, Sweet Tarts, and Grape Candy in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
Cherry Laffy Taffy, Fruit Punch, and Lychee on an anaerobic natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Lemon Zest, Magnolia, and Dried Apricot from this washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Washed
Expect Lychee Soda, Complex Citrus, and Peach Rings from this anaerobic natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Lavender Lemonade, Mosaic Hops, and Orange Zest from this anaerobic washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Peach, Orange Zest, and Chamomile from this experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Cherry Tangfastics, Dr. Pepper, and Cherry Liquor on a washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed
Bergamot Tea, Cinnamon Spice, and Vanilla on an anaerobic natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Peach Cordial, Pick N Mix, and Honey Blossom on a honey lot.
Quindío, CO · Honey
Blackberry Syrup, Bakers Chocolate, and Plum on a natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Natural
Expect Lemon Lime, Vanilla, and Melon from this washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Washed
Blackberry, Pineapple, and Red Apple on a natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Natural
Anaerobic Washed lot with Caramelized Banana, Brown Sugar, and Warm Spice in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Strawberry, Turkish Delight, and Juicy on an anaerobic natural lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Banana, White Chocolate, and Flumps from this experimental lot.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Grape Bubblegum and Fresh Lemonade on a natural lot.
Colombia · Natural
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