Colombia Laurina Natural Tartaric Acid Cold Room
This Laurina from Rodrigo Sanchez at La Loma in Huila, Colombia undergoes a Natural Tartaric Acid Cold Room process designed to carefully control fermentation and drying. The coffee is harvested between 24°–28° Brix before oxidation and flotation, then transferred into anaerobic tanks with tartaric acid for around 70 hours inside a temperature-controlled cold room. After fermentation, the coffee is dried first under direct sunlight for 5–6 days before finishing slowly under shaded canopies for 20–24 days, followed by a 20-day stabilization period before milling.
What's included in each experience
TAKEOUT BOX - ALL THE EXTRAS
The Takeout Box comes with:
- A 200-gram bag of coffee
- One fortune cookie or Hi-Chew
- A few stickers
- One packet of instant coffee
- One custom brewing water packet from Third Wave Water
- A detailed coffee card
JUST A BAG
This option contains:
- One 200-gram bag of coffee
- One instant coffee packet
- One detailed coffee card
1 KILO BAG
This option contains:
- One 1000-gram bag of coffee
- Two instant coffee packets
- One custom brewing water packet from Third Wave Water
- One detailed coffee card
2 KILO BAG
This option contains:
- One 2000-gram bag of coffee
- Two instant coffee packets
- One custom brewing water packet from Third Wave Water
- One detailed coffee card
Coffee Info
Location: Hulia
Country: Colombia
Producer: Rodrigo Sanchez
Mill: Clearpath Coffee Mill in Pitalito, Huila
Process: Natural
Varietal: Laurina
Harvest date: Semester Q4 2025
Volume Purchased:100% of Production Made Just For Luminous
About the farm: The coffee is harvested at an average of 24° to 28° Brix with a pH between 5.6 and 5.9. After oxidation, we perform flotation and then transfer the coffee to tanks, where it is submerged in an anaerobic process with tartaric acid for approximately 70 hours in a temperature-controlled room. Finally, it undergoes the drying stage.
Drying time: ●The coffee is then dried under direct sunlight for 5 to 6 days, and moved to shaded canopies for 20 to 24 days until the drying process is complete.
Drying Temperature: between 20 and 40 degrees in raised beds Celsius
Humidity: 11.5%
Density: 597
Water Activity: 0.611
Stabilization: 20 Days
Elevation: 1730 masl
Temperature: 15-32’C
Total trees: 66,000 total trees in La Loma farm
Other trees: yuca, plantain, limes, guama, guava, coffee walnut, another local native trees.
Taste Cup Profile
Calamansi, Key Lime, Whisky Like, Brown Spice
Processing Cup Effect : 6
Sweetness : 9
Acidity : 8
Clarity : 7
Aftertaste : 8
Floral : 6
Spice : 7
Internal Cup Score : 89
Bean: 76 Ground:117
Transparency cost
Here, we share what the producer or farm manager is comfortable with sharing, like export, milling, and pickers' pay, as it helps to know who you support. We always share at minimum Farmgate, FOB, and our cost.
Farmgate : $27.10LB / $59.75KILO
FOB : $27.85LB / $61.40KILO
Farmer's % : $27.10LB goes directly to La Loma
Our Cost Of Green : $30.00LB / $66.15KILO
Roasted cost 14% : $33.00LB / $72.76KILO
Packaging : $1.98
Luminous Labor : $28 HOUR
Ship Dates
We pack all orders and then ship them out at 9 AM on Monday through USPS. For international orders, we use DHL, which ships at 11 AM on Monday.
Tracking information is sent to your email. For any issues, please reach out to us.
We also roast some batches on Saturday on Instagram Live, so you can tune in, ask questions, and learn about the process.
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Producer Q & A
How did you come into working in coffee?
I was born into coffee farming. As a 5th generation coffee producer in Pitalito, Huila, my family has cultivated coffee for over a century. My early days were spent learning from my parents and grandparents, absorbing their knowledge, and watching the way coffee was treated with care. It’s not just a business; it’s a legacy and passion passed down through generations.
What makes this harvest or lot different from others?
This harvest is unique because we’ve continued refining our experimental fermentation processes. We’re using innovative techniques, in order to give the coffee vibrant and complex flavor profiles. Each lot is crafted with the utmost care to bring out the best in each bean, and the results are amazing.
What would you say separates your coffee from others?
Our coffee stands out due to the meticulous attention to detail in every step, from cultivation to post-harvest processes. We’re constantly experimenting with fermentation and drying techniques that enhance unique flavor profiles. Additionally, our commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility means that every cup you drink is not just high-quality but also ethical.
What does your day consist of managing the farm or farms?
Every day is different but revolves around the health of the coffee trees and making sure every bean is treated as it should through every step. I start by coordinating with farm managers to check how the trees are, then with my team on harvesting schedules, post-harvest processing, and fermentation, not mentioning that everyday might bring a different issue, I have to make sure all orders for our customers are completed and sent on time. Lately, I’ve been focusing a lot on experimental processing methods and sustainability projects, as well as maintaining the relationships we’ve built with buyers around the world. There’s always something to improve or innovate, which keeps me constantly learning.
What opportunities are you looking for from people who buy your coffee or work with you currently?
I look for partnerships where there’s a shared vision of quality and long-term collaboration. It’s important to me that the people who buy our coffee understand the work, culture, and values behind it. I also look for opportunities to co-create, whether that’s through feedback on experimental processes or developing social projects that benefit our community.
Where does your sense of passion for coffee come from?
My passion comes from my family and the land. Seeing the way coffee can change lives in my community keeps me motivated. Coffee is much more than just a drink—it’s a way of life. Every cup of coffee tells a story, and being able to share our story with the world fills me with pride.
Are you looking to grow relationships with long-term partners?
Absolutely. Long-term partnerships allow us to grow together, refine our processes, and invest back into the farm. These relationships are built on trust and transparency, and they help us create more impactful, sustainable coffee production. At the end, we hope our partners end up being friends.
Feel free to share anything on your mind about the industry or yourself. We sell not just to consumers but to the industry, which often looks at what we buy and tries to buy it too, benefiting everyone.
I believe the future of coffee is in transparency and collaboration. More consumers and buyers want to know where their coffee comes from, and that’s a good thing. It allows us to tell our story, to highlight the hard work that goes into every harvest. I’m hopeful that as more people seek quality and sustainability, the industry will shift toward more equitable practices that benefit everyone, from producers to consumers.