{"product_id":"colombia-la-sirena-banana-co-ferment","title":"Colombia | La Sirena | Banana Co-Ferment","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 250g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDried Banana Chips, Hubba Bubba, Pineapple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eArmenia, Quindío, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1350 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCastillo variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBanana Co-Fermented Honey Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e140-Hour Anaerobic Fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSweet, tropical, and approachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for filter, espresso, and milk-based drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \/ Coffee Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProducer: Juan David Puerta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFarm: La Sirena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Armenia, Quindío, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProcess: Banana Co-Fermented Honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVariety: Castillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAltitude: 1350 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFermentation: 140 Hours Anaerobic (Whole Cherry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHarvest: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Whole Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Castillo shaped by extended fermentation and tropical fruit expression. Sweet, playful, and surprisingly refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eProduced by Juan David Puerta at La Sirena farm in Quindío, this lot starts with ripe cherries hand-picked at peak maturity, then sealed into a 140-hour anaerobic fermentation, whole cherry intact. That extended window gives the coffee time to develop real depth before anything else happens to it. Once fermentation finishes, the cherries are depulped and combined with a natural banana concentrate, a step designed to deepen the relationship between fruit character and the coffee's own sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe honey process holds onto much of that natural fruit sugar, which is what gives the cup its roundness. It feels expressive without losing clarity, the co-fermentation working with the coffee's structure instead of overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn the cup, ripe banana leads, backed by caramel sweetness and a smooth chocolate base. Yellow fruit and a touch of citrus add brightness, keeping the profile from feeling one-note, while the body stays soft and delicate. The finish is clean and stays sweet well after the last sip. This is a coffee that feels playful and vivid, but never at the expense of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose This Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe chose this lot because the co-fermentation feels intentional, not heavy-handed. The banana comes through clearly, but it never separates from the coffee underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat stood out is the structure holding it together. Underneath the tropical fruit is a well-built Castillo offering real sweetness and a clean finish, which is what makes the cup memorable rather than just novel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somewhere Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47923399950501,"sku":"250g-CLBCF","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/1828\/1381\/files\/10_c8d1b0a3-94db-47bd-88c8-aa231ea4264e.png?v=1785271199","url":"https:\/\/somewherecoffee.ca\/products\/colombia-la-sirena-banana-co-ferment","provider":"Somewhere Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}