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COLOMBIAN COFFEE OVERVIEW
Medio Mundo
Lacto-Fermented Honey
Process: Lacto-Fermented Honey
Variety: Caturro
Harvest Period: October–December 2025
Altitude: 1,900 masl
Region / Town: Támesis, Antioquia – Colombia
Coordinates: 5.6667° N, –75.7167° W
Lot Size: 35 kg micro-lot
Why Choose Us
Producer Information
Producer:
Farmer: Elkin Arcila
Farm Name: Medio Mundo
Farm Size: 5 hectares
Farming Practices:
Shade-grown under native trees, organic fertilisation, selective hand-picking, and careful fermentation management.
Relationship with Lozana Organics:
Direct trade relationship since 2024, focused on experimental fermentations and origin transparency.
Sensory Profile
Tasting Notes: Creamy and silky, with mild acidity and nutty sweetness. Hints of lactic cream, praline, and milk chocolate.
Body: Round and velvety, with a comforting mouthfeel.
Acidity: Mild and balanced, with a gentle lactic character.
Sweetness: Nutty and smooth, evoking hazelnut and brown sugar.
Aftertaste: Long, clean, and buttery — ideal for espresso or milk-based drinks.
Processing Details
Fermentation Type:
Lacto-fermented process. Cherries undergo controlled lactic fermentation to develop a creamy texture and delicate acidity, enhancing sweetness and balance while maintaining clarity. This is done by the introduction of Yogurt in an air concealed tank.
Drying Method:
Slow-dried on raised beds under shade to preserve uniformity and prevent over-fermentation.
Water Use:
Efficient washing process with careful water recirculation to minimise waste.
Notes from the Producer:
“Coming from a background in the beverage industry, I’ve always been fascinated by controlled fermentation. Coffee gives me the chance to apply that knowledge in a natural way — every batch is alive, every process is an experiment.”
Traceability & Transparency
Purchase Model:
Direct trade. The coffee is depulped, fermented, and dried on the farm by Elkin Arcila and his team in Támesis. Lozana Organics purchases the parchment coffee directly, performs de-parching and quality control in Guatapé, and consolidates the lot for export. From there, it is transported by truck to the port of Cartagena, shipped to the Port of Felixstowe (Suffolk, UK), and then stored near Heathrow or delivered directly to the roastery.
This transparent model guarantees full traceability from farm to cup, maintaining quality control and ethical integrity at every step.
Trade Information
Supply Availability: Approximately 35 kg per month
Price: £15.00 / kg (landed UK, ex-warehouse Heathrow)
(Delivery to the roastery not included)
Origin Story
Elkin Arcila’s journey into coffee began unexpectedly. With a background in the beverage and water industry, Elkin moved closer to town to care for a family member requiring regular medical checkups — and discovered land with the perfect climate for coffee cultivation.
Since planting his first trees seven years ago, he has become a key innovator in Támesis, founding the region’s first specialty coffee association and a barista school for children, which he personally leads on weekends.
At Medio Mundo, morning mists rise gently from the Cartama Valley, blanketing the farm in cool condensation that defines its unique terroir. Elkin’s dedication and curiosity shine through each cup — expressive, balanced, and crafted with both science and soul.
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