The Coffee: 

Producer: Edinson Argote

Farm: Finca Quebraditas

Processing: Thermal Shock

Varietal: Orange Bourbon

Tasting: Apricot, Orange Candy, Cacao

The Importer:

Know Where Coffee

Juan Diaz, the mind and heart behind Know Where Coffee, is a master at discovering and building lasting relationships with some of the most talented coffee producers in his region. With a deep background as a barista competitor and years of experience across the coffee industry, Juan approaches sourcing with both precision and purpose - always pursuing coffees that tell a story and connect people in meaningful ways.

Juan has been a dear friend and partner to Makeworth since our early days as a roasting company. His dedication and expertise have helped shape our coffee menu, consistently introducing us to remarkable lots that have become treasured favorites among our retail guests and wholesale partners alike.

Every coffee sourced through Juan reflects not just quality, but care - the result of his unique ability to bring exceptional producers and roasters together in pursuit of something truly special.

The Producer:

This Orange Bourbon comes from Edinson Argote’s careful cultivation on the slopes of Huila, Colombia. At 1750 MASL the varietal ripens slowly, building sugar and acidity before it ever sees a processing tank. What sets this lot apart is the thermal shock step in its washed process, a cutting-edge technique that gently reshapes flavor while preserving clarity.

Thermal shock is more than a name. It involves exposing coffee cherries or beans to rapid temperature shifts after fermentation and washing. A hot phase briefly opens microscopic pores in the parchment and seed, then a cold phase quickly contracts them, helping lock volatile aromatics and subtle acids into the bean before drying.

This method draws on controlled temperature to influence microbial activity and chemical interactions during processing. By altering how sugars, acids, and aromatic precursors move within the bean, thermal shock enhances sweetness, boosts expressive acidity, and tightens structure.

In the cup you’ll find:

• Orange candy brightness

• Apricot sweetness with juicy clarity

• Cacao richness balancing acidity

Sweet and vibrant, yet clean and structured, this coffee expresses both its varietal character and the precision of an advanced process. This lot shows what happens when traditional coffee science meets intentional innovation.