Arrived October 19, 2020.

Forward has purchased 350kg of Javier Rubio's Natural Extended Fermentation San Bernardo.

San Bernardo is a mutation of Typica, which has occurred in Guatemala. The trees are much shorter in stature and referenced as a dwarf variety of Typica. It takes much longer for them to grow and produce. As a relative to Typica, the flavor profile is very floral and complex, but sadly the plant itself is quite sensitive to leaf rust. 

This coffee was purchased through Cofinet, a Colombian-based producer and exporter, who works in many capacities in the coffee industry. They are constantly experimenting on their own farms (Jardines del Eden, Santa Monica) and sharing their discoveries with other producers in Colombia. They've been working with producers in the Gaitania municipality of Tolima, to train them in processing naturals. This is how they discovered Javier Rubio.