Colombia: La Roca Extended
Papaya, Melon, and Red Sangria on a anaerobic washed build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Producer
Jorge Elias Rojas Vasquez’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Jorge Elias Rojas Vasquez operates in the Tolima department of Colombia, cultivating coffee at high elevations ranging from 1850 to 1857 meters above sea level. This mountainous terrain provides a specific microclimate suited for high-grown specialty coffee production in the region.
The varietal landscape across the catalog includes Caturra, Castillo, Colombia, and Bourbon. Caturra appears most frequently among the recorded lots, supplemented by regional staples and traditional varieties.
Processing methods for these coffees lean toward experimental techniques, led by anaerobic washed preparations alongside traditional washed lots. This balance allows for both clean flavor expressions and more fruit-forward profiles stemming from extended fermentation methods.
The catalog footprint for Jorge Elias Rojas Vasquez includes three total coffees featured across two different roasters, namely Broadsheet Coffee Roasters and Dukes Coffee Roasters. Harvest representations span multiple offerings with one lot currently maintained in active stock.
Recent catalog entries illustrate the range of preparation styles. Broadsheet Coffee Roasters has featured the Colombia La Roca Extended using an anaerobic washed process with Caturra, alongside a standard washed lot blending Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia. Additionally, Dukes Coffee Roasters has featured a Bourbon lot prepared via anaerobic washing.
The work of Jorge Elias Rojas Vasquez in the index is characterized by a combination of high-altitude Tolima terroir, diverse varietal plantings, and a strong emphasis on anaerobic washed processing.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1850–1857m
Harvests
Papaya, Melon, and Red Sangria on a anaerobic washed build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Washed
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Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Washed
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