{"product_id":"colombia-el-puente-natural-2","title":"Colombia - Elkin Guzman - Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEl Puente, Huila\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in the coffee-rich hills of \u003cstrong\u003ePalestina, Huila\u003c\/strong\u003e, El Puente is more than a processing station—it's a bridge between smallholder farmers and the global specialty coffee community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2018 by Clearpath Coffee, the project was created to connect hundreds of local producers with specialty markets while removing many of the financial and processing barriers traditionally faced by small-scale farmers. Today, El Puente works with more than 200 farming families across the region, creating opportunities for producers to focus on quality while sharing in the value of specialty coffee. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess: Natural, Huila Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt El Puente, naturally processed coffees are produced with meticulous attention to consistency and cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelective harvesting of ripe cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh cherry delivery to the El Puente station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful sorting and quality selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow drying in large covered drying structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled temperature and moisture management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResting and conditioning before export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a natural coffee that delivers fruit-forward intensity while maintaining structure and balance. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVarieties: Colombia, Castillo \u0026amp; Caturra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot combines some of Colombia's most important varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastillo\u003c\/strong\u003e for sweetness and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaturra\u003c\/strong\u003e for acidity and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColombia\u003c\/strong\u003e variety for structure and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they create a cup profile that is approachable, expressive, and distinctly Colombian. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCup Experience: Fruit-Driven \u0026amp; Juicy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Puente Natural showcases the vibrant side of Colombian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by a syrupy sweetness, balanced body, and a clean finish that keeps the fruit front and centre. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Coffee Nerds Love El Puente\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it represents a new generation of Colombian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of each producer carrying the risk of experimental processing alone, El Puente centralises infrastructure and expertise, allowing farmers to access premium markets while maintaining consistent quality. The result is a coffee that feels both community-driven and technically refined. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural sweetness + Colombian clarity + modern processing discipline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Mindset\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee thrives when brewed to emphasise sweetness and fruit saturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter brewing highlights berry and stone fruit complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso delivers syrupy sweetness and jam-like fruit intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly higher extractions unlock additional depth and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the cup to become sweeter as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bigger Picture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Puente demonstrates how specialty coffee can create value beyond the farm gate. By investing in shared infrastructure, processing expertise, and direct market access, the project helps smallholder farmers participate more fully in the specialty coffee economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a coffee that is both delicious and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy.\u003cbr\u003eSweet.\u003cbr\u003eBuilt on connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yellow Jacket Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans","offer_id":50804892270732,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moka Pot","offer_id":50804892303500,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Press\/ Plunger","offer_id":50804892336268,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Filter","offer_id":50804892369036,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aeropress","offer_id":50804892401804,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"V60","offer_id":50804892434572,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso","offer_id":50804892467340,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Re-Usable Pods","offer_id":50804892500108,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5522\/6764\/files\/ELPuente_NAtural.png?v=1784030288","url":"https:\/\/yellowjacketcoffee.co.za\/products\/colombia-el-puente-natural-2","provider":"Yellow Jacket Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}