{"product_id":"berry-fizz-colombia-bio-reactor-advanced-washed-pink-bourbon-copy-2","title":"Dark Matter 01 House, Colombia, Advanced Washed Castillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Matter 01\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a seasonally rotated, carefully selected single origin designed for smooth, yet bright house espresso. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis season's 01 is an advanced washed Castillo from Zarza Coffee, a third-generation coffee business run by renowned producer Jhonatan Gasca. Handpicked cherries grown at 1750-1800m are floated and sorted before undergoing a 36 hour fermentation (not anaerobic, a process Zarza explore in more depth than most farms) to preserve clarity and boost aromatic definition for an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eespresso that stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange and milk chocolate dominate the cup.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCitrus\/melon aromas cut through milk for a distinct flavour that's followed by chocolatey sweetness that boosts the cup's structure both as espresso and through milk. As it cools, we perceive some soft, gentle melon notes when enjoyed black that give the cup some added complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e01 profiles will be single origin and typically Dark Matter, bright, sweet \u0026amp; clean, but sourced and profiled to be balanced and rich enough to be enjoyed by everybody, not just speciality lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those curious, this coffee is still great on filter. It's clean and sweet with some aromatic lift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange, Milk Chocolate, Honeydew Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Jhonatan Gasca, Zarza Coffee Bella Vista, Colombia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1750-1800masl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: 36HR Oxidative Fermentation Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Castillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Carefully handpicked cherries are floated and sorted for maximum density and consistency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Cherries are left to ferment for 36 hours in an oxygen rich (normal air) environment to develop enhanced aromas and fruity notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Coffee is washed and undergoes slow, stabilised drying and rested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 1 – Selective Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly fully ripe Pink Bourbon cherries are handpicked, ensuring high sugar concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand uniform fermentation potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 2 – Oxidation Phase (48 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries rest in open tanks for 48 hours of controlled oxidation, allowing natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003emicrobial activity to intensify sweetness and floral precursors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 3 – Depulping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries are depulped, removing the outer skin while preserving the mucilage essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 4 – Controlled Fermentation (72 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parchment coffee is transferred to a bioreactor for 72 hours of extended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003efermentation, developing deeper fruit and floral character while maintaining a clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewashed cup profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 5 – Light Washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, the parchment is lightly washed to remove excess mucilage while\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreserving some sugars for enhanced sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 6 – Drying Phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying begins under the sun until the coffee reaches ~30% moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal stabilisation occurs in a mechanical dryer at low, controlled temperatures until\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereaching 10–11% moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Matter","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":62411605639498,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":62411605672266,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5051\/2714\/files\/Dark_Matter_01_Product_Image_2.png?v=1781889388","url":"https:\/\/darkmatterroasters.com\/products\/berry-fizz-colombia-bio-reactor-advanced-washed-pink-bourbon-copy-2","provider":"Dark Matter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}