Colombia Johan Vergara Java Hydrohoney

BREW RECIPE / FILTER
BREW DEVICE / Origami Dripper
TEMPERATURE / 93C
DOSE / 15G
WATER VOLUME / 225G
BREW TIME / 2:30 Minutes
NUMBER OF POURS / 4
GRIND SETTING / EK43 – 14

BREW RECIPE / ESPRESSO
PRESSURE / 9 BAR
TEMPERATURE / 93.5C at the group head
BASKET / 22G VST
DOSE / 20G
YIELD / 45-60G
TIME / 24-32 Seconds

ABOUT JHOANS Java Hyrdohoney

This stunning competition coffee begins with the meticulous selection of ripe Java cherries, carefully sorted and disinfected with alcohol. The whole cherries undergo a series of intricate processing steps, including oxidation, fermentation, thermal rinsing, quenching, and precision drying—each step enhancing complexity and refining its flavour profile.

Freshly picked Java cherries are then introduced, pulped together, and fermented for an additional 40 hours, infusing the lot with an extra layer of depth and vibrancy. The duo cherries are then precision dried to an ideal 11% moisture content, completing this exceptional honey-processed coffee.

Here’s a breakdown of the entire process:

1. Ripe Java cherries are picked and disinfected with alcohol
2. Oxidation for 24 hours
3. Anaerobic fermentation for 60 hours in full cherries.
4. Anaerobic fermentation for further 36 hours in water at 30-32 degrees in Java mossto
5. Full cherries submerged in 50c water to stop fermentation, and then quenched in cold water
6. Cherries are pristine precision dried in hermetically sealed tanks to a humidity of 18%
7. Freshly picked Java cherries are added
8. All cherries are pulped together and then fermented for a further 40 hours
9. Fully pristine precision dried to 11.5% moisture

This coffee has a special place in our hearts, and an even more special place in Julijan’s heart. Julijan used this coffee as a major component of a blend for his 2025 Australian Brewer’s Cup Championship, placing 4th in Australia!

WHO IS LOHAS BEANS?

Lohas Beans is a Colombian exporter that partners with some of the country’s most esteemed and innovative producers, bringing exceptional Colombian coffees to the world stage. Their coffees have been featured in competitions, served in some of the finest cafes globally, and brewed by the most passionate baristas at home. Although not producers themselves, they offer distinct and outstanding lots tailored for discerning coffee lovers by partnering with superstar Colombian producers (including the Vergara Brothers, the Lasso Brothers, Jhonathan Gasca, Orlando Ospina and Paola Trujillo).

We must thank Lohas for curating our selection of three coffees from Orlando Ospina and the Vergara brothers. In our trip to Colombia in late 2024, our team had the pleasure of cupping many remarkable lots at Lohas Beans office with the founder of Lohas Beans, Juan Campos.