Finca 1890 [Catuaí Rojo Yeast Washed]

Grown at an unusual altitude of 60 meters under the California sun, this ultra-rare Red Catuai is the result of Frinj Coffee’s pioneering work at Finca 1890.

Pushing the boundaries of coffee agronomy, this exceptional micro-lot undergoes a “Yeast Washed” process—a meticulously controlled yeast-based washed fermentation that brings out the clarity and complexity of its flavor profile.

A true geographical curiosity and technical feat, this California coffee offers a completely unique tasting experience, celebrating the boldness of an unexpected terroir and the expertise of cutting-edge specialty coffee farming.

The Altitude Anomaly

In the world of specialty coffee, excellence is usually found high in the mountains. Yet this coffee grows at just 60 meters above sea level! In California, the northern latitude compensates for the lack of elevation. Combined with the cool Pacific Ocean breeze and coastal fog, this unique microclimate provides coffee trees with the cool nights needed to slow the ripening of the cherries and develop complex sugars, recreating the conditions of the equatorial highlands.

An absolute rarity

Coffee production in California defies the traditional rules of the “Coffee Belt.” With minuscule yields and crops often grown in the protective shade of avocado trees, the lots sourced through the Frinj Coffee network are exceptionally rare agronomic treasures. Tasting this coffee means savoring the result of decades of research and passion.