Hector Lopez

Producer: Hector Lopez
Origin: Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia
Elevation: 2000 MASL
Variety: Chiroso
Process: Washed
Roast Level: Light
Importer: Unblended
Flavor Notes: Green Grape, Peach, Mint

A Chiroso from Urrao always peaks our interest here at Enjoy. Urrao is said to be the birthplace of this variety - or at least where it was discovered. When this coffee hit the cupping table, the whole room of us lit up with excitement and having learned more about Hector Lopez's approach to processing this lot, our minds were blown. Want to know why?!?!?!?!?!

As told by Unblended: After retiring from a 30-year career in the textile industry, Héctor López—father of eight—found a new purpose on a small coffee farm in Urrao, Colombia. Inspired by the passion of two of his daughters, who had worked in coffee, Héctor moved to the countryside with the support of his family. Today, he’s not only growing coffee but also growing roots in the community—offering neighbors internet access and support, and embracing a new life dedicated to rural development and legacy-building. Héctor’s story is one of reinvention, family, and a deep commitment to the land and its people.

Hector's approach to fermentation is a unique one that worked wonders on this lot. Only the ripest red cherries are harvested from Monday to Friday and depulped immediately each day. Instead of separating them, each new batch is added on top of the previous one, allowing the fermentation to build gradually throughout the week. This layering process creates a larger, more complex lot by the end of the weekend, as the sugars and microbial activity from earlier batches enhance the fermentation of the newer ones. The coffee is then washed on Monday. This Chiroso offers notes of Peach, Dulce de Leche, Orange that balances really well with a creamy body and Green Apple acidity. It comes from a small farm where Héctor is fully committed to quality. His decision to buy this land was inspired by his children, who have worked in coffee for years and shared their knowledge and passion with him—fueling his dedication to crafting exceptional coffees.

Chiroso's generally really present with a beautiful complexity and floral character and we found Hector's lot to check those boxes and some. Florals jump off the grounds and transition to a tart green grape tartaric and citric acidity. This tartness is balanced out by preachy stone fruit sweetness and a crisp and pleasant slightly minty finish making it one of the more unique washed cup profiles we've hand in some time.

This is a special one for sure - hyped to introduce Hector to the Enjoy fold!!!!