Eternal Coffee - Lycheelicious Fruity-Blend 2.0 (Filter)

Flavour: Lychee Aroma, Mixed Berries, Black Tea

• Producer: Kello Raro + Jairo Arcila
• Region: Guji, Uraga + Santa Monica
• Process Method: Washed + Lychee Co-Fermentation
• Varietal: Dega + Castillo
• Altitude: 1500-2250 masl

Roaster's comment: This is sure an upgrade of our Lycheelicious, not only it still provides the same big, upfront, fruit forward characteristics but also the texture is more smooth and tea like mouth feel. Overall it is a more delicate cup of coffee.

What is Fruit Co-Fermentation?

Coffee fruit co-fermentation is an innovative processing method where coffee beans are fermented with additional fruits, fruit pulps, or other natural ingredients during the post-harvest fermentation stage. This technique enhances the coffee’s flavor profile by introducing new fruit-forward notes, increased complexity, and unique acidity.

How It Works

1. Harvesting & Pulping: Ripe coffee cherries are harvested and pulped to remove the outer skin, leaving the mucilage intact.
2. Co-Fermentation: The coffee is then fermented with additional fruits (such as passion fruit, mango, or citrus) or fruit-derived substances in a controlled environment. This process can be done anaerobically (without oxygen) or aerobically (with oxygen).
3. Microbial Influence: The natural yeasts and bacteria from both the coffee and the added fruit interact, breaking down sugars and influencing the development of flavors.
4. Drying & Milling: Once fermentation reaches the desired level, the coffee is washed (if necessary) and dried before hulling and further processing.

Benefits & Flavour Impact

• Enhances natural sweetness and fruity notes
• Adds complexity, body, and a wine-like texture
• Can introduce tropical, floral, or citrusy characteristics depending on the fruit used
• Experimentation with fermentation time and fruit types creates unique cup profiles

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

We're proud to introduce a new look and identity for Eternal Coffee — one that reflects our roots, our values, and our future. At the heart of our updated visual system is the character 永 (Yǒng), meaning eternal in Chinese — a name that carries both personal and cultural significance. The red seal in the top right corner of our logo features 永 in traditional Chinese seal script (小篆), paying homage to our calligraphic heritage.

Our refreshed branding blends Kiwi coffee culture with our Chinese roots, speaking to a timeless quality, bold vision, and our desire to create a space where culture, craft, and community come together through every cup.