SAKURA Legends – Colombia

SAKURA is a competition lot produced by Julio Andres Quiceno at Finca Milán, in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, at an altitude of 1,500 masl. Growing the Sidra Bourbon variety, Julio Andres is known for his precision- and innovation-focused approach to processing. This lot was selected for the current competition season and used by a national competitor for its aromatic clarity and complexity.

The coffee is processed using the Culturing-Nitro method, developed by Café UBA. Fermentation uses selected native yeasts, Kazachstania humilis and Kazachstania exigua, and fruit—pineapple, blackberry, and peach—is added during fermentation. The process takes place in a nitrogen-modified atmosphere designed to intensify microbial activity and the development of aromatic compounds. The fruit is not added afterward for flavoring; it is part of the fermentation stage itself, contributing to the development of the final profile. After fermentation, the coffee is washed and sun-dried for 25 days.

The result is a vibrant, well-defined expression of the Sidra Bourbon variety, with notes of ripe grape, elegant floral accents, and bright citrus nuances, supported by a clear structure, delicate acidity, and a long finish. SAKURA scored 92 points and is part of the OVRIDE Reserve series.

The available quantity is very limited, and each container represents a separate 80 g roast, roasted on our Nucleus Link roaster—the same type of equipment used by many competitors to roast competition coffees. This allows us to preserve a clean, balanced profile that stays true to the producer’s intent.

To protect this lot’s integrity, the coffee is packaged in a violet glass container with advanced light-filtering properties. This type of glass blocks radiation that accelerates the loss of aromatic qualities and helps preserve the profile’s freshness and clarity for longer. For a competition coffee, where stability and precision are essential, this packaging offers appropriate protection.

SAKURA is available in a limited edition, in 80 g containers.