COLOMBIA - NOGALES

It's always fascinating to taste a coffee where an advanced processing method opens up a whole new flavour world. With the Hernandez family's Nogales, the first thing you notice is a pronounced bubble-gum aroma mixed with banana. In the cup, though, the flavours feel more balanced than the nose suggests. Beginning with a dried fruit or a fruit roll up quality, followed by a citrus-like acidity, and then the banana making its return.

It's the Hernandez family's commitment to innovation that sets them apart, both in their processing approach and in the careful attention they give to variety selection. The process used for this coffee, executed with exceptional care and expertise, gives it real character. To start, the cherries are briefly submerged in hot water to release their natural sugars. They are then depulped while retaining as much juice as possible, which is used for a seven-day fermentation with selected yeasts sourced from the same coffee. This method helps create a more complex and expressive cup while highlighting the unique characteristics of its terroir.

The Nogales Group is a family project that blends tradition, innovation, and community commitment. Recognized for the quality of its coffees since winning the Cup of Excellence in 2005, it continues to grow through forward-thinking projects, sustainable farming practices, and full control over production. In 2025, the acquisition of Finca Niebla, located at 2,150 metres above sea level, marks a new chapter, with the planting of prestigious varieties and the production of coffees crafted entirely on the farm, from seed to cup.