** Limited 66 ** Colombia - Finca La Riviera - Julio Madrid & Julio Quiceno - Sudán Rumé - 44 Hour Anaerobic Bioprocess

We will be donating $200 + $5 of every purchase to

https://www.mutualaidsudan.org

• Country: Colombia
• Region: Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
  
• Farm: Finca La Riviera 
• Producer: Julio Madrid and Julio Andrés Quiceno
  
• Varietal: Sudán Rumé
• Process: 44hr Anaerobic Bioprocess
• Altitude: 1,750 MASL
• Cupping Notes: Blueberry, Apricot, Peach, Citrus, Licorice, Rose, Maple Syrup, Silky Body and Elegant Sweetness 
• Artwork: Cristian Mera (See Description/Bio Below)  
• Rest: ** We suggest to let all of our coffees rest 12-14 days prior to sampling **
• Includes: Thick 16oz Amber Glass Bottle with a 1/66 Limited Print by a featured Artist (See below for Artist Info). Lids are not airtight - meant to let the coffee Degas

Descriptions: 

Sudán Rumé is an ancient, wild Arabica variety that originates from the Boma Plateau in South Sudan, prized for its genetic purity and complex, floral-driven cup profile, and often used in breeding programs for disease resistance. It produces very low yields, requires intensive care, and is grown in extremely limited quantities, making each harvest risky, scarce, and valuable. Its rarity, however, stands in stark contrast to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan and South Sudan, where prolonged conflict, displacement, and famine continue to affect millions of civilians. Because this variety carries the name and heritage of a region experiencing immense suffering, selling Sudán Rumé without acknowledging that reality feels morally conflicting for us — risking the commodification of a place and people whose current struggles are invisible in the luxury context of specialty coffee. Bringing awareness alongside the coffee helps us honor its origin, and helps avoid extraction without recognition. We will be donating $200 + $5 of every purchase to: https://www.mutualaidsudan.org

Between the initial cherry fermentation and the bioreactor stage, this coffee goes through approximately 44 hours of tightly managed biochemical transformation, where microbes act on sugars and other compounds inside the coffee to build nuanced flavor precursors that create an extremely expressive cup. After an initial 24-hour whole cherry fermentation to stimulate the beans’ internal chemistry and develop precursors for flavor, the cherries are depulped and transferred into a hermetically sealed bioreactor—a controlled fermentation vessel that allows producers to precisely regulate key parameters. Inside this bioreactor, temperature (about 22–24 °C), acidity (pH ~3.6–3.9) and pressure (~3 bar) are held steady, and the atmosphere is enriched with nitrogen to create anaerobic conditions conducive to desirable metabolic activity by added microbes. The coffee is inoculated with the yeast Kazachstania humilis, chosen for its ability to enhance complex aromatics and contribute a cleaner cup profile. This controlled fermentation in the bioreactor runs for roughly 36 hours, after which the coffee is washed to halt further activity and then dried to a stable moisture content of 10–12 % before storage and eventual milling.

Finca La Riviera has become widely respected in the specialty coffee world for consistently producing high-quality, award-winning lots that showcase both the unique terroir of Colombia’s Risaralda region and the farm’s commitment to innovation and precision in processing. Owned and operated by producer Julio César Madrid & Julio Quiceno, the farm’s coffees have earned notable scores and accolades in national and international quality competitions, and its experimental fermentation techniques—like bioreactor and nitro processes—have helped its microlots stand out among roasters and judges globally. This success has positioned La Riviera not only as a benchmark for specialty Colombian coffee but also as a leader in pushing the boundaries of flavor development and sustainable farming practices in the region.

Art & Artist Description:  

Art: "Eyes on Sudan" is a collaborative effort, visualized by Cristian Meras' cultural influences and vibrant colors. This print is meant to represent the beautifully vivid region, and bring awareness to the immense suffering Sudan is currently experiencing. 

Artist: Cristian Mera / @Fluffycrust 

Website: www.Casa-studio.ca

Social: instagram.com/fluffycrust/

"My name is Cristian Mera, and my work is rooted in the belief that art can shift how we experience the world. Growing up in Ecuador and arriving in Canada at an early age has shaped how I see colour, emotion, and storytelling. That blend of cultures influences the playful, vivid visual worlds I create — pieces meant to make people pause, smile, and connect.

Whether I’m illustrating a story, designing for a brand, or building interactive digital moments, I focus on bringing personality and warmth into everything I make. My art blends surrealism, humour, and familiar cultural references to create work that feels both fresh and recognizable. I’m passionate about creating pieces that feel alive, spark curiosity, and make space for joy."