The subscription program–backed by guaranteed volume–allows us to invest in interesting coffee each season, giving growers room to experiment without risk. This year, Toldopamba used that opportunity to explore underwater anaerobic fermentation. Coffee cherries were first washed in a circulating water bath, then run through a unique cherry sorting machine, removing any under- or overripe fruit. The uniform cherries were pulped and fermented underwater for approximately 90 hours, then cleaned in an “ecowasher” machine and dried on raised beds for 14-20 days. The result is a coffee with enhanced fruit complexity in the cup, bringing out a candied pineapple sweetness that is balanced by juicy, blood orange–like acidity.

Pronunciation:Toll-doe-Pahm-Bah