El Paraiso Koji

Strawberry | Mango | Blueberry | Subtle Spice

Origin | Colombia

Region | Cauca

Farm | El Paraiso

Producer | Alex Bermudez

Varietal | Maragogype

Process | Koji Fermentation

Altitude | 1960

This rare Maragogype lot showcases Finca El Paraíso’s innovative approach to coffee processing. Whole cherries were inoculated with Koji mould and fermented under controlled aerobic conditions for 48–72 hours, encouraging enzymatic activity that heightened sweetness, fruit complexity, and floral depth.

After fermentation, the cherries were slow-dried on raised beds for 25–30 days before stabilising under controlled conditions. The result is a coffee that balances Maragogype’s delicate aromatics with the expressive character of experimental processing. Vivid, layered, and truly one of a kind.

£25.00 GBP

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This rare Maragogype lot showcases Finca El Paraíso’s innovative approach to coffee processing. Whole cherries were inoculated with Koji mould and fermented under controlled aerobic conditions for 48–72 hours, encouraging enzymatic activity that heightened sweetness, fruit complexity, and floral depth.

After fermentation, the cherries were slow-dried on raised beds for 25–30 days before stabilising under controlled conditions. The result is a coffee that balances Maragogype’s delicate aromatics with the expressive character of experimental processing. Vivid, layered, and truly one of a kind.

Producer Story

Finca El Paraíso, in Cauca, Colombia, are pioneers redefining what coffee can be. Their reputation has been built on groundbreaking fermentation methods, from thermal shock to Koji processing, applied with scientific precision and creative vision.

Innovation goes hand in hand with responsibility. Their work emphasises sustainability, fair partnerships with co-farmers, and investing back into their community, ensuring that progress in coffee benefits everyone involved.

This Koji-fermented Maragogype is a reflection of that philosophy. Bold, experimental, and carefully crafted to surprise and inspire, while rooted in El Paraiso's dedication to quality and transformation.

From the cupping table

Expect a striking fruit-forward profile: strawberry, ripe mango, blueberry, with sweet honey undertones, and subtle spice.

Umami aromas dominate the bloom phase of brewing and subside to reveal red fruits and florals.

With its very silky, creamy body, and subtle spice, this coffee is playful, rare, and rewarding to explore.

Espresso

This is our current espresso recipe for El Paraiso Koji. You can adjust the final espresso weight out for taste preference.

Ratio (ground coffee weight:final espresso weight out):

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Grind Size (using a Mahlkönig EK43):

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Filter

We use the following V60 recipe for well rested coffees (at least 2 weeks from roast date).

Ratio (ground coffee weight:final espresso weight out):

Dose:

Grind Size (using a Mahlkönig EK43):

Yield:

Extraction Time:

Brewing Temperature:

Important Information

Roasting Day: We roast our coffee every Tuesday.
Order Cut-off: Place your order by midnight on Monday to be included in that week's roast.
Dispatch Timing: Orders placed before the cut-off are roasted and shipped within the same week.
Late Orders: Orders placed after midnight on Monday will usually be roasted and shipped the following week. However, if we have freshly roasted coffee available from the previous Tuesday's roast, we'll send that instead (while stocks last) so you don’t have to wait an extra week.

As a small-batch roastery, this schedule ensures that you receive your coffee at its freshest.

We ship all orders using Royal Mail. For coffee orders to the UK, Ireland, and select European countries, we offer:

Standard | Tracked | 48h: Reliable delivery within 48 hours.
Priority | Tracked | 24h: Faster delivery within 24 hours.

For more details, please check our Shipping Policy.

To enjoy the full flavour and nuances of your coffee, we recommend the following rest periods from the roast date:

Coffee Roasted for Filter:

Dark: 2 days
Light to Medium: 4-10 days
Very Light and/or Very Dense Coffee: 10 days or more

Coffee Roasted for Espresso:

Dark: 2 days
Medium: 8-10 days
Light: 10 days or more

Resting allows the coffee flavours to develop fully.

While these recommendations generally provide the best results, individual preferences and specific beans may vary. If in doubt, wait 2 weeks after roast date.