{"product_id":"candy-colombia-co-ferment","title":"CANDY: Colombia Carbonic Maceration Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy is a Carbonic Maceration natural-processed coffee paired with the Pink Bourbon varietal, making it both exotic and rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is produced by Sebastián Ramírez at El Placer farm in Calarcá, Quindío, Colombia. The cup is jam-packed with flavor. It carries a beautiful, lingering floral aroma throughout, while the light, tea-like mouthfeel coats the tongue with sweet, candy-like notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body is a perfect symphony of rounded mouthfeel paired with sparkly edges, making for a truly unique and #LOCO experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eNerds Candy, Lavender, Black Tea, Muscat Grape, Cacao Liqueur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup score\u003c\/strong\u003e:  88.00 ☕\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee is part of the LOCO Series, created to highlight and showcase the unique coffees of Colombia. Each release stands out in its own way, reflecting the innovative efforts of Colombian farmers who continue to push the coffee industry forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis coffee was part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratesofcoffee.com\/products\/loco-series-subscription-monthly\"\u003eLOCO Series Subscription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCapsule 007 (April 2026)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT EL PLACER FARM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Placer is owned by Sebastián Ramírez, a fourth‑generation coffee producer who has been leading his family estate for more than a decade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Placer meaning \u003cem\u003e“The Pleasure”\u003c\/em\u003e in English is located in the heart of \u003cem\u003eEl Eje Cafetero\u003c\/em\u003e (Colombia’s coffee axis) in Calarcá, Quindío, at an elevation of 1,744 masl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSebastián works with natural, washed, and honey processes, and all varieties undergo carbonic maceration. He also operates an in‑house microbiology lab, allowing him to develop innovative and exotic coffees with remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/products\/fincaNov12-88_480x480.jpg?v=1624374751\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farm follows a sustainable approach, avoiding herbicides and manually removing weeds every two months. Their focus on soil health results in stronger plants and a cup profile that clearly reflects this care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSebastián is also a supporter of Bienestar Animal, a foundation dedicated to caring for abandoned animals. He has adopted several rescued animals, giving them a safe home on the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a closer look at their operation and processing philosophy, check out their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sebastian_ramirezr\/\"\u003eInstagram account.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY REPORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☠️ Single origin from Colombia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003eRegion: Quindio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Producer: Sebastian Ramirez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Farm:  El Placer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Roast: Light\/Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Brew: Filter\/Espresso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Varietal: Pink Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Process: Carbonic Maceration Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Cup Score: 88.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNerds Candy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscat Grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCacao Liqueur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude: 1744 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☠️ Whole Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirates of Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Filter","offer_id":48305001529593,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":48305001562361,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Filter","offer_id":48305001595129,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":48305001627897,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg \/ Filter","offer_id":48305001660665,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":48305001693433,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/7856\/1693\/files\/candy-box-web-final.png?v=1778098925","url":"https:\/\/piratesofcoffee.com\/products\/candy-colombia-co-ferment","provider":"Pirates of Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}