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Colombia - El Vergel Papayo
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Colombia - El Vergel Papayo

Colombia - El Vergel Papayo

€18,00 EUR
Taxes included.



This cup is exotic, juicy, and layered. Expect a symphony of grenadine syrup, mango, pomegranate, and bright citric acidity. A smooth body and complex sweetness round out the experience, making it a standout in our Reserve category.

This coffee is bold yet elegant, perfect for adventurous palates and those who love a coffee with both clarity and depth.

Intended to be enjoyed as:
Both Espresso and Filter

This coffee can be exclusively bought and enjoyed at our Flagship Cafes.

Cafe Exclusive

Specialty Coffee
White coffee filter with coffee grounds on a wooden surface

Unique Coffee

Flavour profile & Process

This lot of Papayo was processed using the natural method, enhanced by a carefully designed fermentation protocol. After handpicking, cherries underwent a 4-hour aerobic pre-fermentation phase on tarps to develop vibrant fruity notes.

Next came a 96-hour fermentation in hermetic tanks under shade, with humidity controlled between 22–25%. This slow and stable fermentation intensifies the tropical character of the Papayo variety.

The cherries were then mechanically dried for 76 hours, ensuring optimal moisture and flavor retention. A final stabilization step of 30 days in GrainPro bags harmonized the profile and preserved quality.

Region: Tolima, Colombia
Farm: El Vergel Estate
Producers: Elias & Shady Bayter
Varietal: Papayo
Altitude: 1500 masl
Processing: Natural
Harvest: 2025

Sourcing with Care

The endless pursuit of great coffee

Back in 1995, the Bayter Family rolled up their sleeves and dove headfirst into agriculture at El Vergel farm.
Initially focused on avocados, they pivoted toward coffee when avocado prices crashed in 2006.
Starting with Catimore and Caturra, their journey took a specialty turn in 2016 with the planting of unique varietals and
later, in 2018, an embrace of the natural process and experimental fermentations.


With guidance from coffee expert Miguel Jimenez and innovation like
their signature Koji fermentation, the farm became a hotspot for coffee
excellence.
Today, Martha Montenegro and her sons Elias and Shady Bayter lead
the project, blending cutting-edge technology with deep coffee passion.


Their mission goes beyond exceptional coffee—it's about community
transformation, sustainable practices, and creating joy with every cup
that comes out of El Vergel Estate.

The Making of Great Taste

All about Boo Modern Coffee

Boo! launched their roastery in 2024 in Brussels (Anderlecht), inside the COOP building — a refurbished former factory designed to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. From the beginning, their mission was clear: to showcase what they believe Modern Coffee should be.

For Boo!, that means making both their brand and their coffee as approachable and inclusive as possible. They believe that in order to grow the specialty coffee industry, a shift in how it's typically presented is essential — moving away from exclusivity and toward openness.

Equally important to them is how they source their coffee. Boo! aims to work directly with producers whenever possible, minimizing intermediaries in the supply chain. Transparency and long-term relationships are at the heart of how they operate.

They’ve built Boo! on these core values, with a commitment to continually making the specialty coffee world a better, more accessible place.

That’s why we’ve chosen to work with them — because they’re not only focused on quality, but also on building a coffee culture that’s fair, inclusive, and forward-thinking.