YONAL FERNANDEZ

This washed microlot is produced by Yonal Fernandez. Yonal's farm, La Mandarina, is situated in El Vencedor village in Colasay, at an elevation of 1710-1800 masl. He cultivates the local Bourbon, known as "Bourbon de Colasay." Colasay region has captured our interest due to its unique flavour profiles and potential. The coffees from this region exhibit distinct and characteristic flavours.

SWEET, FLORAL AND TEA-LIKE. NOTES OF RED PLUM AND CHERRY.

Yonal is part of the Fernandez family, a group of siblings, parents, and cousins, all producing exceptional coffees from their small farms. When there's sufficient parchment to create microlots, we keep larger, high-scoring lots separate by farm. In Xof smaller, high-performing lots, we may blend them under the name Fernandez Familia. Yonal owns two farms: La Mandarina, and El Limón.

Harvesting at La Mandarina occurs from May to October, with the assistance of 20 temporary employees. This washed microlot undergoes fermentation in a tank with ceramic and is dried using a solar dryer

This coffee is part of Nordic Approach's sourcing program in Peru through Origin Coffee Lab. They acquire microlots or communal blends from small, family-operated farms, where the entire production process occurs. Producers in premium
programs, like this one, invest in production, holding enough parchment for potential microlots or improved community blends. 

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