{"title":"Producer Reserve","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pacamara-coffee-cherry-tea","title":"Pacamara Coffee Cherry Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis naturally sweet tea comes from the highlands of Matagalpa and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Made from the dried fruit of Pacamara coffee cherries that are picked super ripe, sun dried, and sorted by hand for a clean, easy drinking brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Vibes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink apricot, strawberry, and apple, with soft hints of honey and peach. Light, fruity, and smooth like a relaxed tropical herbal tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It’s Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallholder farmers in Nicaragua hand pick the brightest red cherries. Gold Mountain’s ripeness team hauls them down the mountain to dry in the sun, then hand separates the fruit so you get nothing but pure cascara goodness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16g to 300g water, 5-minute steep. Keep it simple, no stirring needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47437726613604,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/IMG-2200.png?v=1764523740"},{"product_id":"blueberry-jelly","title":"Development Lot","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Young Producers With Mentor Sebastian Ramirez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: Multiple Farms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003cspan\u003eAntioquia, Quindio, Huila, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  1700 \u003c\/span\u003eMASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Natural \u0026amp; Extended Fermentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImporter: Unblended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes: Strawberry, Cacao Nibs, Melon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant Colombian coffee highlighting the next generation of producers alongside experienced mentor Sebastian Ramirez. Experimental processing and extended fermentation create a bright, fruit-forward cup with notes of strawberry, cacao nibs, melon, and red candy! This coffee is a well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalanced, clean, and leaves a lingering sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  10 oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317705519204,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/FullSizeRender_28ae65e9-f471-4202-a646-2f303b035d23.jpg?v=1786591936"},{"product_id":"sebastian-ramirez-pink-bourbon","title":"Sebastian Ramirez Pink Bourbon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Sebastian Ramirez \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: Finca El Placer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Quindio, Colombia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation: 1744 MASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Pink Bourbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Washed Yeast Added\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImporter: Unblended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes: Stone Fruit, Pear, Caramel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one’s all about clarity and balance. Grown by Sebastian Ramirez in Quindío, this Pink Bourbon is carefully processed with a yeast-assisted fermentation, bringing out a really expressive and clean cup. E\u003cspan\u003expect soft florals up front, bright citrus throughout, and a smooth caramel sweetness tying it all together. It’s light, silky, and super easy to drink, one of those coffees that just keeps you coming back for another cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  8oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339903283300,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/FullSizeRender_4c1379ac-982f-4737-bdf2-6f83496fb4d6.jpg?v=1786591699"},{"product_id":"lavender-maceration-madness","title":"Lavender Maceration Madness","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Benjamin Weiner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: Finca Idealista\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Matagalpa, Nicaragua \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  1200 \u003c\/span\u003eMASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Yellow Pacamara \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Carbonic Maceration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImporter: Gold Mountain Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes: Lavender, Lychee, Peach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one’s a little different in the best way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown at Finca Idealista and processed by Benjamin Weiner, this Yellow Pacamara goes through a carbonic maceration double fermentation with the addition of lavender flowers. It’s a wild process, but the cup stays surprisingly clean and expressive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll get soft floral lavender notes right up front, followed by bright lychee sweetness and a juicy yellow peach finish. It’s layered, aromatic, and super unique without being overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 3-4 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  4 oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339937656932,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/FullSizeRender_c6359efd-8167-427e-8948-910893613cac.jpg?v=1786614440"},{"product_id":"development-lot-copy","title":"Andres Martinez Caturra Floral","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Andres Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: El Sendero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Cauca, \u003cspan\u003eColombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  1750 \u003c\/span\u003eMASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Caturra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Semi-Washed (Beer Yeast \u0026amp; Natural Plants Added)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImporter: Unblended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes:  Honeysuckle, Lavender,  Honeydew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful coffee comes from Andres Martinez, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea young producer and biochemical engineer from Cauca, Colombia. Grown at 1,750 meters on his farm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Sendero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Andres combines his family’s coffee growing roots with a thoughtful, experimental approach to fermentation and processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this caturra floral,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ripe cherries are carefully hand selected and fermented for 48 hours in sealed tanks with beer yeast. The coffee is then depulped and fermented for an additional 24 hours before being slowly dried in mucilage on raised beds. This semi-washed process builds sweetness and body while preserving the clarity and elegance of the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  8 oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981529722980,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/8561208B-48DD-4897-9491-6A60415CA919.jpg?v=1786932385"},{"product_id":"andres-martinez-caturra-floral-copy","title":"Andres Martinez Gesha","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Andres Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: El Sendero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Cauca, \u003cspan\u003eColombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  1750 \u003c\/span\u003eMASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Gesha \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Semi-Washed (Beer Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImporter: Unblended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes:  Hibiscus, Earl Grey,  Lemongrass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully floral Gesha, this semi-washed coffee carries a touch of funk that softens as the coffee rests. The first sip opens with an intensely sweet and floral hibiscus and lemongrass character, followed by a delicate earl grey tea like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnblended: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee undergoes a meticulous process, driven by Andrés' passion for showcasing the bean’s purest profile and unlocking its full potential. Every step is carefully monitored to bring out the best in the Gesha variety. The cherries first undergo a 48-hour fermentation with beer yeast, enhancing oxidation and stabilizing the flavor. The process then continues in mucilage, with the pulp remaining attached for 24 hours, during which the beans are stirred every 3 to 4 hours to ensure even fermentation. Next, the beans enter a two-stage drying phase: the first seven days at a lower temperature, followed by an additional 2 to 3 weeks at a higher temperature until they reach 12% moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  8 oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981633466468,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/15B40B8C-FBDE-4443-9D54-E56D25F42B0B.jpg?v=1786931530"},{"product_id":"sebastian-ramirez-pink-bourbon-copy","title":"Alejandro Ariza Yellow Pacamara","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: Alejandro Ariza \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm: Finca La Argalia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Inzá, Cauca, Colombia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation: 1640-1800 MASL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: Yellow Pacamara \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess: Natural\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Notes: Wild Blackberry, Red Starburst, Rock Candy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLet me first start off by saying I had the pleasure to cup a bunch of the coffees grown on the farm with producer Alejandro back in May. A few months later we are releasing our first offering from him and it makes it that much more special for us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFinca La Argelia was born in 2021 in the mountains of Inzá, Cauca, as a family project built around one idea. To create exceptional coffee while protecting the land it comes from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSitting between 1,640–1,800 meters and surrounded by the Huila, Sotará, and Puracé volcanoes, the farm is shaped by an incredibly unique environment of Andean forest, native wildlife, and rich biodiversity. Of its nine hectares, only half are planted with coffee, the rest remains protected forest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe family grows an impressive mix of varieties, including Castillo, Cenicafé 1, Maragogipe, Pacamara, Rume Sudan, Bourbon Pointu, and Pink Bourbon. Through careful fermentation and a deep understanding of their terroir, they work to bring out the natural character of the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa Argelia is about more than producing beautiful coffee. Their goal is to prove that incredible cups don’t always require rare varieties. By pushing the potential of coffees like Castillo and Cenicafé 1, they hope to create better opportunities for neighboring producers while showing what their region is truly capable of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCoffee Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Yellow Pacamara at Finca La Argelia almost didn’t make it. For nearly two years, the family struggled to unlock the potential of this variety. Washed, honey, and different fermentation methods all produced an overly herbal profile that just wasn’t what they were looking for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor one final attempt, they pushed the coffee through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e160+ hour natural fermentation with oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and everything changed. The cup became sweeter, fruitier, and incredibly expressive. We taste \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewild blackberry and juicy Red Starburst sweetness, finishing with the bright, crystalline sweetness of rock candy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat nearly became a lost crop turned into something truly special and we’re pretty glad they gave it one more shot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRest: 2 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole Bean  |  8oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Lotus Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49049340412004,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2341\/9748\/files\/91BA7CBD-9172-452E-B6F9-DE54FCF37CDC.jpg?v=1787360681"}],"url":"https:\/\/blacklotuscoffeenj.com\/collections\/producer-lot.oembed","provider":"Black Lotus Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}