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Zarza Coffee is a third-generation family enterprise from the mountains of Bruselas—known as the Coffee Capital of Huila. Guided by heritage and a deep passion for quality, the Gasca family has built a project grounded in innovation, traceability, and sustainability.
The name “Zarza”, linked to the family surname Gasca, symbolizes unity and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Beyond coffee production, the family integrates beekeeping as part of their agricultural ecosystem, strengthening biodiversity and adding value to their land.
Since its founding in 2022, Zarza Coffee has refined every stage of production—from selective picking to fermentation and oxidation management. Their mission is to share their coffee and family legacy with the world, ensuring that every cup reflects passion, elegance, and dedication to high-quality Colombian coffee.
ProcessingThe coffee cherries are carefully hand-picked at the pintón stage and sorted by flotation to remove underripe fruit and debris. Before fermentation, Brix levels are checked to ensure the proper sugar content. The cherries then undergo cold-water flotation and a resting period to stabilize temperature and sugars.
Fermentation lasts 168 hours in three stages. First, whole cherries ferment anaerobically for 72 hours in sealed tanks, developing floral aromatics and balanced acidity. Next, the cherries are depulped and fermented with full mucilage for 48 hours in controlled tanks.
Finally, the beans undergo 48 hours of extended enzymatic fermentation in sealed tanks, allowing pectin breakdown that enhances sweetness, body, and complexity. A thermal shock rinse with hot and cold water finishes the fermentation and locks in aromatics.
The coffee is then slow-dried on shaded raised beds for 20–25 days, followed by 12–15 days of stabilization in GrainPro bags before milling.
How to brewFilter Recipe
Grind size | Medium – Coarse
Ratio | 1:16
Dose | 15g
Water volume | 240g
Temperature | 92°C
Brew time | 2:30 Minutes
Number of Pours | 3
This coffee has been roasted for all filter and espresso brew methods. To find the method that suits your taste, check out our Brew Guides.
