Cota Kodu Coco

COTA Washed Coco Loco Process Coffee

The Washed Coco Loco process is an innovative fermentation method designed to enhance sweetness, creaminess, and aromatic complexity while preserving the coffee's intrinsic character and clarity. The process begins with the careful harvesting of fully ripe coffee cherries, which are subsequently depulped and thoroughly washed to remove the fruit before fermentation.

Once cleaned, the parchment coffee is transferred to a controlled fermentation environment containing a specially prepared solution of fresh coconut, water, and sugar. This carefully managed co-fermentation allows the coffee to interact with delicate coconut-derived aromatic compounds while maintaining precise control over microbial activity.

Throughout fermentation, conditions are closely monitored to promote balanced flavor development without overwhelming the coffee's natural profile. Rather than masking origin characteristics, the Coco Loco process is designed to complement them, creating an elegant cup with enhanced sweetness, a smooth creamy texture, and subtle tropical complexity.

The result is a coffee that combines vibrant flavor expression with exceptional cleanliness and balance, delivering a refined sensory experience that highlights both innovative processing and the quality of the underlying coffee.

About COTA Coffee

COTA Coffee is a Colombian coffee development company founded by Pla Misteli and Jean-Guillaume Misteli with the mission of bringing innovative, premium coffees to the global specialty coffee market. Rather than focusing solely on luxury or auction-priced coffees, COTA prioritizes quality, consistency, and value through close partnerships with carefully selected coffee producers.

The company's philosophy extends well beyond sourcing. COTA works directly with farmers to co-develop unique processing methods, refine fermentation protocols, and design distinctive flavor profiles tailored to the evolving demands of specialty roasters and coffee professionals worldwide.

Innovation & Coffee Development

Recognized as one of the pioneers of intentionally processed coffees, COTA has played a significant role in advancing fermentation-driven innovation within the specialty coffee industry. Their work combines scientific precision with creative experimentation to unlock new dimensions of flavor while maintaining consistency and cup quality.

Through the use of selected yeast cultures, fruit-derived mostos, controlled fermentations, and customized drying programs, COTA develops coffees that are both expressive and balanced. Every processing protocol is carefully designed to enhance a coffee's natural potential while preserving clarity, cleanliness, and traceability.

Today, COTA is widely respected for producing vibrant, innovative coffees that showcase both Colombia's exceptional terroir and the possibilities of modern post-harvest processing. Each lot reflects the company's commitment to quality, experimentation, and creating memorable coffee experiences for specialty coffee enthusiasts around the world.