Candelaria

Founded in Candelaria Loxicha this rare variety is a hybrid Gesha grafted onto Colombia rootstock. Enrique's Black Honey process begins with cherries picked at peak ripeness — dark red, almost purple — selected from the trees at Finca Chelín. After the day's harvest, the cherries are washed and rested overnight, with floaters removed and de-pulping taking place the following morning, roughly 40 hours after picking. Once de-pulped, the coffee is spread across mesh-lined patios outside the farmhouse to dry, spending the first two days under direct sun before moving into shade, where it dries slowly and evenly until the desired moisture content is reached.