welcome to cafēn subscription.

two coffees. two stories. one subscription.

thank you for being here. each month, we explore a single idea in flavour - origin, varietal, or process - through a pair of coffees. guided by our pursuit of distinctiveness in every cup and the values that carry us forward, we source exceptional coffees from exceptional people across our favourite origins. each release connects you - through us - to the producers whose work we’re honoured to share.

nature  × nurture.

8 February 2026

 

two Colombias; two naturals, both using dual-stage, yeast-assisted fermentation.

why these two?

both lots use double fermentation toward different ends, amplifying varietal character in your cup. motta’s yeast-assisted approach tunes sweetness, mouthfeel, and aroma without masking the pink bourbon’s tropical character. edinson’s carefully staged fermentations (with a targeted rehydration step) amplify the SL28’s red-fruit clarity and cocoa depth. side by side, they show how controlled fermentation can shape sweetness, texture, and aroma while honouring innate character.

enjoy the coffee, and we'll see you next month.

 

other notes...

we’re currently working together with Apax Lab Minerals to curate a water profile tailored to our coffees. once ready, you’ll be able to mirror the water we brew with at cafēn. we’ll share details as soon as it’s available. other equipment we use to brew these subscription coffees will also be available on our online store soon, eligible for your exclusive 15% subscriber discount.

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Sustainable

Motta Pink Bourbon

Country
  • Colombia
Region Huila
Producer Jefferson Adrián Motta
Farm
  • Motta Farm
Varietal Pink Bourbon
Altitude 1700 masl
Harvest 2025
Process Natural

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Producer - Jefferson Adrián Motta | Motta Farm,

pink bourbon - dual-stage, yeast-assisted fermentation

tropical and silky: Tropical, lychee, mandarin, a hint of earl grey, nougat sweetness, long, silky finish.

ripe bink bourbon cherries are selectively hand-picked, then enter two controlled fermentations: first in whole cherry; after pulping, a second stage guided with a selected yeast to steer flavour development and absorption. time, temperature, and oxidation are closely monitored; the coffee is then gently finished, rinsed, dried to stable moisture, and rested before export.

a note on the producer

Jefferson Adrián Motta grew up in Huila’s coffee heartland and has turned Motta Farm into a small centre of experimentation. selective harvesting, multi-stage fermentations, and tight process control define his work, precision in service of clarity in the cup.

our brew methods

Filter on v60

18g - 280g water at 94 degrees celsius (medium-course grind for a total brew time of 2mins40s - 2mins50s)

0:00 - 90g

0:45s - 200g

1:30 - 280g

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Competition

Edinson Argote SL28

Country
  • Colombia
Region Huila
Producer La Quebraditas
Varietal SL28
Altitude 1600—1850 masl
Harvest 2025
Process Advanced Natural

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Producer - Edinson Argote | Quebraditas, Colombia

SL28 - natural, double fermentation

expressive and candy-like: cherry twizzlers, raspberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, expressive and layered.

fully ripe cherries are density-sorted, then undergo an initial 64-hour fermentation. the lot is dried 12 days to 20% moisture, rehydrated for 4 days with a specific yeast culture for 72 hours, then finished with a controlled dry. the coffee is stabilised before milling, built for vivid fruit, clarity, and a clean, lasting finish.

a note on the producer

at Quebraditas, varietals (Geisha, SL28, Ombligón and more) are kept separate and each day’s pick is processed as its own lot. field work is deliberate; in the mill, edinson favours designed fermentations, defined temperatures, selected yeasts, measured endpoints, followed by protected, even drying. the result is repeatable expression: clean sweetness, clear aromatics, and finishes that linger.

our brew methods

Filter on Orea v4 wide bottom

16g - 260g at 91 degrees celsius (medium grind size for a total brew time of 2 minutes) 

0:00 - 60g

0:40 - 110g

1:00 - 160g

1:20 - 210g

1:40 - 260g

  • a quick note on our filter recipes:

    the brewers we use and recipes are a starting point, a way to find the cup you like. feel free to switch brewers and adjust grind, ratio, and temperature to suit your taste and water. 

  • a quick note on our espresso recipes:

    we tend to enjoy our coffees at higher ratios with faster extractions; it brings more sweetness and clarity, softens bitterness, and lets the aromatics stay bright.

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