Epoch Exclusive- Jamison Savage Caturra Essence

The Carbonic Maceration (CM) process has long been a secret in the wine industry, but it's only recently been introduced to the world of coffee. In 2015, Jamison was among the pioneers in experimenting with CM for coffee, and over the past few years, he has perfected various techniques, earning him a reputation as a leading expert in the field. His exceptional coffees have garnered numerous awards in national and international Barista and Brewer's Cup competitions.

The journey begins with handpicking perfectly ripe Caturra cherries, scoring above 24 on the BRIX scale. These cherries are meticulously selected twice to ensure only the best make it to the next stage. They are then placed in CO2-infused tanks for an extended period, with precise monitoring of pH, temperature, and CO2 levels throughout the process. This step can take over 100 hours, allowing the flavors to develop fully.

Once out of the tanks, the cherries are spread out on raised African beds. They are gently agitated every 30 minutes to guarantee even drying. During this stage, temperatures are carefully controlled to prevent the delicate cell walls of the coffee from rupturing, which would negatively impact the shelf life and flavor.

After drying to a moisture level of 10.5-11%, the coffee is stored in grain-pro bags and left to rest in a cool, stable environment for 60-90 days. This rest period, known as "reposo," is crucial for the coffee to balance its moisture content and absorb more flavor from its parchment shell.

Finally, the coffee is machine-milled, sorted by size and density, and hand-selected for quality.

Innovating with their Classic Natural Caturra, CM processing transforms an already explosive, layered Caturra into something wildly exotic and purple fruit forward. Experience the unique and meticulously crafted flavors of Jamison's Carbonic Maceration coffees—each cup is a testament to precision and passion.

Origin:  Boquete Valley, Panama 
Varietal: Caturra
Process: CM Natural
Altitude: 1700-1800 MASL
Tasting Notes: Red Tropical Fruits, Blueberry, Purple Grape, Dark Chocolate