JAIRO ARCILA - WATERMELON CO-FERMENT COLOMBIA

Over the last decade, as we've all become more used to the amazing variety of flavour that these amazing little cherries can create, so coffee farmers have grown in confidence to truly push the boundaries of what is possible. Developing ever more experimental processing techniques to extract and enhance each and every cup.

Right at the forefront of experimentation you'll find Jairo Arcila. Father to the brothers who established our importing partner 'Cofinet', Jairo's co-ferments have been mind-scrambling highlights of many a recent cupping session.

Here, before any of the fruit is removed, the very ripest of Castillo coffee cherries are combined with sliced watermelon in sealed tanks to undergo anaerobic fermentation. The watermelon adds its refreshing, juicy sweetness and a subtle fruitiness to the coffee. This isn't simply a watermelon oil added last minute, but the true combination of the flavours of these two wonderful fruits.

Why not give it a try alongside Jairo's Cherry Co-Ferment too? They'll both turn your kitchen into a nostalgic sweet shop.