{"product_id":"eli-espinoza","title":"Eli Espinoza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSingle Origin | Omni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMixed Berries. Jujube. Black Plum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"61\" style=\"width: 420px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.59375px;\"\u003eRegion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVarietal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProcess\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 352.40625px;\"\u003e:     Cajamarca, Chirinos\u003cbr\u003e:     Caturra \u0026amp; Bourbon\u003cbr\u003e:     Natural\u003cbr\u003e:     1800 Metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked away in the highlands of San Ignacio, in northern Peru’s Cajamarca region, lies the farm of Eli Espinoza — a producer whose journey into specialty coffee is relatively recent, but deeply intentional.\u003cbr\u003eEli has been working in coffee for over 15 years, but it was only in the last 4 years that he shifted his focus toward specialty. Since then, his dedication has quickly translated into quality — most notably achieving 8th place at the 2020 Cup of Excellence Peru with his natural processed lot.\u003cbr\u003eThis is very much a family-driven farm. Eli works alongside his wife and three children, handling most of the day-to-day operations themselves. External help is only brought in during peak harvest, keeping the process tight, controlled, and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Different Side of Cajamarca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSan Ignacio stands apart from other well-known coffee areas like Jaén and Chontali. The region is cooler and drier, creating a slower cherry maturation and allowing for more nuanced flavour development.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s also home to less common varieties. On Eli’s 2-hectare farm, you’ll find both Caturra and a distinctive Bourbon-like variety — recognisable by its light bronze buds, tightly clustered cherries, and unusually small, round beans. These characteristics are not just visual; they often translate into a cup profile with clarity and layered sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing: Patience in the Highlands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEli’s approach to natural processing is shaped by his environment.\u003cbr\u003eAfter careful handpicking, cherries are fermented for 36 to 48 hours — a longer window enabled by the region’s cooler climate, allowing controlled fermentation without tipping into overripe or alcoholic notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe cherries are then dried on tarpaulin mats under the sun for 10 to 15 days, turned regularly to ensure even drying. This slower drying phase helps to stabilise the sugars and preserve clarity, resulting in a cup that balances fruit-forward character with structure and cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a profile that reflects both the altitude and the intent behind the processing — expressive, fruit-driven, yet composed.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a coffee that tells a story of transition:\u2028from commodity to specialty,\u2028from experience to refinement,\u2028from a family effort to a cup of excellence recognition, and finally from the highlands of Peru to urban civilisation Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dutch Colony Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47339424415897,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:WB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Espresso","offer_id":47339424448665,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:ES","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Paper Filter","offer_id":47339424481433,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:PF","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Metal Filter","offer_id":47339424514201,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:MF","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ French Press","offer_id":47339424546969,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:FP","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ Cold Brew","offer_id":47339424579737,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:CB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47339424612505,"sku":"PE:005:200GM:WB","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":47339424645273,"sku":"PE:005:1KG:ES","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Paper Filter","offer_id":47339424678041,"sku":"PE:005:1KG:PF","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Metal Filter","offer_id":47339424710809,"sku":"PE:005:1KG:MF","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ French Press","offer_id":47339424743577,"sku":"PE:005:1KG:FP","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Cold Brew","offer_id":47339424776345,"sku":"PE:005:1KG:CB","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3006\/6212\/files\/Eli_Mockup-200g.jpg?v=1779182776","url":"https:\/\/www.dutchcolony.sg\/products\/eli-espinoza","provider":"Dutch Colony Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}