Julio Madrid and his farm administrator Andrés Quiceno have developed an innovative fermentation system that uses carefully selected microbiotic cultures to shape the flavor of their coffees. Inspired by techniques from the beer industry, their “Culturing” process combines fruits, spices, aromatic plants, bacteria, and yeasts in a fermentation must, where coffee ferments under restricted oxygen for more than 144 hours. These controlled conditions trigger complex metabolic reactions that emphasize specific compounds in the coffee and produce remarkably vibrant, expressive profiles unlike anything we typically encounter in the cup.
One of the most unique coffees our team has come across in a long time, this Niu coffee from the Culturing series has notes of buttered popcorn, a creamy mouthfeel that coats the palate like coconut, and a hint of tropical acidity reminiscent of passionfruit.
Coffee Description
Producer: Julio Madrid
Process: Culturing
Variety: Caturra and Castillo
Region: Risaralda, Colombia
Altitude: 1,600 m
Notes: Buttered Popcorn, Coconut, Passionfruit
1% of every coffee bag sold goes directly to our Impact Fund, supporting ongoing initiatives that empower women farmers, protect the planet, and invest in youth. Learn more here →
FARM-FRESH COFFEE RUSHED FROM ORIGIN TO YOU FOR A MORE FLAVORFUL CUP
Buttered Popcorn, Coconut, Passionfruit
Julio Madrid and his farm administrator Andrés Quiceno have developed an innovative fermentation system that uses carefully selected microbiotic cultures to shape the flavor of their coffees. Inspired by techniques from the beer industry, their “Culturing” process combines fruits, spices, aromatic plants, bacteria, and yeasts in a fermentation must, where coffee ferments under restricted oxygen for more than 144 hours. These controlled conditions trigger complex metabolic reactions that emphasize specific compounds in the coffee and produce remarkably vibrant, expressive profiles unlike anything we typically encounter in the cup.
One of the most unique coffees our team has come across in a long time, this Niu coffee from the Culturing series has notes of buttered popcorn, a creamy mouthfeel that coats the palate like coconut, and a hint of tropical acidity reminiscent of passionfruit.
Coffee Description
Producer: Julio Madrid
Process: Culturing
Variety: Caturra and Castillo
Region: Risaralda, Colombia
Altitude: 1,600 m
Notes: Buttered Popcorn, Coconut, Passionfruit
1% of every coffee bag sold goes directly to our Impact Fund, supporting ongoing initiatives that empower women farmers, protect the planet, and invest in youth. Learn more here →
Always in Active Harvest
We source our coffee directly from farmers across different regions of Colombia in active harvest, giving us access to fresh coffee year round. By controlling the entire supply chain from farm to roast, we move green coffee faster, preserving its freshness and flavor for a more vibrant, flavorful cup.
directly sourced
from active harvests
Rushed from origin to you
as fast as 10 days
For the most flavorful,
vibrant cup
Our coffee is sourced directly from active harvests across Colombia, dry-milled in Bogotá, and shipped overnight via FedEx to our Brooklyn roastery. Roasted to order, our coffee reaches your cup in as little as 10 days from origin, delivering unmatched freshness and a more vibrant flavor.
For the freshest cup, we recommend choosing whole bean and grinding just before each brew. Don't have a grinder? Select from eight grind settings tailored to the most popular brewing methods, and we'll grind your coffee fresh before shipping.
We recommend brewing our coffee within 30 days after roasting for optimal flavor.
Keep your coffee in its original sealed bag or an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid storing coffee in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature changes can introduce moisture and affect flavor. For the freshest cup, grind just before brewing.
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