Characteristics

Origin: Colombia

Region: Single estate Cesar

Type: Trinitarian

Genetics: CCN51 (70%) + 30% of local Trinitarian hybrids

Certifications: UTZ/Rainforest Alliance certified by 2020

Flavor profile

AROMA: It is a fruity (mango, melon, plum, peach and citrus) aroma. With fresh milk, molasses, light cinnamon and floral touches.

TOASTED AROMA: It has some citrus, apple and pears in it. Molasses, green nuts and sweet floral touches can be felt too.

SPECIAL FLAVORS: It has some citric acidity. You can feel peanuts, nuts, almonds and hazelnuts. With a coffee bitterness surrounded with berries.

Harvest and post-harvest

Harvest

May to June; October to December(Main harvest)

Post- Harvest

Maquencal has its own post-harvest facility which is being modernized to fine tune the conditions during the fermentation and drying processes to obtain the highest possible quality.

The modern facilities will allow 12Tree to adjust the fermentation and drying protocols according to customers' desired flavors and scents while keeping consistency in large processed volumes.

This is a great time for you to contact us and let us know your preferences.

FERMENTATION VARIABLES:

  • Percentage of fermentation can be adjusted to client’s needs (usually 70-80%)

  • Wooden crates

  • Anaerobic fermentation + aerobic fermentation

DRYING VARIABLES:

  • We will use a mechanical dryer with controlled air flow and temperature, as well as “tendales”.

  • Moisture content can be adjusted to client’s needs. Our drying protocols will be carefully developed to ensure that off-flavours are not developed (6-7%).

  • Slow drying during the first 3 days.

  • Total drying process can take 2 to 3 days (depending on the weather).

Story

In a region that has been heavily impacted by paramilitary and guerrilla groups and open-pit coal mining, Hacienda Maquencal provides a dignified source of employment in an impoverished region. Fair wages, social security, training and education are ensured for all employees and its families.

The rehabilitation of Hacienda Maquencal with climate-smart practices include the composting of cacao pods to use as fertilizer and soil amendment, the rehabilitation of the irrigation system with the latest drip irrigation technology, the construction of a water reservoir that will ensure sufficient water during unusual drought periods, and the construction of a state-of-the-art post-harvesting center.

Additionally, data collection systems are being implemented to monitor daily crop water and nutrient requirements which allow to reduce fertilizer inputs and the water footprint of the crop.