xPods - Pirates of Coffee (Smoothie)

xPods – Pirates of Coffee (Smoothie)

🏴‍☠️ A Tropical, Velvety-Smooth Colombian Coffee

Smoothie is back for its 4th iteration! This tropical fruit-forward coffee is produced by Julio Madrid and Andrés Quiceno at Hacienda La Riviera in Risaralda, Colombia. With its silky mouthfeel reminiscent of an airy milkshake, Smoothie remains one of the most unique coffees we’ve ever experienced.

🌿 Origin: Colombia – Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
🔬 Process: Anaerobic Honey
🫘 Variety: Castillo
☕ Flavor Notes: Caramelized banana, yellow mango, passion fruit, guanabana
📈 Cup Score: 88.75
⚡ Brew Method: Filter

What Makes It Special?

🍍 A Wildly Unique Flavor Experience
Smoothie is part of our 2024 Loco Series, celebrating the innovative, boundary-pushing coffees coming out of Colombia. This newest iteration is even more tropical than before, bringing a sweet, juicy, and clean cup that truly stands out.

🌱 Cultivated by Third-Generation Coffee Growers
Produced at La Riviera, a farm located in Colombia’s coffee cultural landscape, this coffee benefits from the cool mountain climate and the volcanic soil of the Santa Isabel range, contributing to its distinctive complexity.

🔬 Honey Culturing Anaerobic Process
This cutting-edge fermentation method uses natural fruit and aromatic plant cultures to enhance sweetness and depth, creating a smooth, layered, and intensely fruity coffee.

🔥 Roasted for Filter Brewing
This version of Smoothie is specifically roasted for filter brewing, ensuring a bright, clean, and juicy flavor experience. (A separate espresso roast is also available).

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Colombia – Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
🌱 Producer: Julio Madrid & Andrés Quiceno
🌾 Farm: Hacienda La Riviera
📍 Altitude: 1,700 masl
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean or xPods
📈 Cup Score: 88.75

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its silky-smooth texture and tropical fruit notes.
⚡ A creamy, fruit-forward experience unlike any other—Smoothie truly lives up to its name!

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A tropical, velvety coffee that redefines the filter experience—a must-try for coffee lovers who crave innovation and exceptional sweetness! 🍌🥭✨🏴‍☠️