Five Ways Coffee Roasters
Colombia - Jairo Arcila - Honey Peach Co-Fermentation
ABSOLUTE MIND BENDER ALERT!
This coffee comes directly from Jairo Arcila, a dedicated third-generation coffee grower from Quindío, Colombia. Jairo has spent his life cultivating coffee, starting his career as a Mill Manager for one of Colombia’s largest exporters, where he worked for over 40 years before retiring in 2019. His passion for coffee led him to purchase his first farm, Finca La Esmeralda, in 1987, where he planted his first Caturra lot. Over time, he expanded his farms, acquiring Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica, Maracay, and Buenos Aires.
With the support of his sons, Carlos and Felipe—co-founders of Cofinet—Jairo has refined his coffee production techniques. Their expertise in specialty coffee has helped him improve harvesting, sorting, and processing methods, as well as introduce exotic varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo, and Gesha across his farms. Beyond coffee, Jairo also cultivates other crops such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana, contributing to both his farm’s biodiversity and the local economy.
This microlot was grown at Finca Santa Mónica and is 100% Castillo, a variety known for its resilience and productivity. The coffee underwent a 72-hour dry anaerobic fermentation with the pulp intact, during which peaches and wine yeast were added to enhance complexity. After fermentation, the cherries were pulped and dried on raised beds with peaches placed among them, allowing the flavors to further develop until the ideal moisture content was reached.
You will be licking your lips for more of this one.. It's WILD
Country: Colombia
Region: Quindío
Process: Honey+ (Wine Yeast / Peach)
Tasting Notes: Peach, lychee, Haribo, Wine-like Acidity, Sweetness, Perfume
Altitude: 1,400 – 1,550 masl
Variety: Castillo
Roast Type: Filter
Harvest Period: Mid 2024
We roast weekly to order, with shipping every Thursday and Friday. Place your order by Tuesday for delivery within the same week.
Product information
Our standards in coffee making are reflected in our care for the environment. By using innovative packaging and sustainable logistics techniques, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint.
Five Ways is always on the lookout for new and inspiring ways to be sustainable and care for our planet.
Shipping at Five Ways:
The basics, Add to the cart the items (or coffee) you would like to purchase. We will then select, pack and ship your choices to your location. We roast weekly to order. Shipping takes place every Thursday and Friday. Order before Wednesday to ensure delivery departs within the same week.
Shipping and delivery
We ship using our friends at Keen delivery. This delivery platform allows us to ship with multiple carriers. Within Europe we use DPD, Post NL and DHL. Local shipping in The Netherlands we use DPD and you should receive your goods within 24-48 hours. Given Brexit… we ship to the UK with PostNL do expect delays here due to customs paperwork.
Note: due to COVID-19 restrictions, delivery is expected to take between 1-2 days longer, depending on your location. We are not responsible for any unforeseen service disruptions by our delivery partners.
Shipping rates
Shipping rates are calculated automatically at checkout using inputs from our providers. Is shipping not available to your country? Email us your order and, we will arrange it for you.
Pick-up
To be arranged at the time of order. We will also offer this service at our flagship locations which, will be opening very soon. Only available within Amsterdam.
Returns
We can’t accept returns on coffee due to it being perishable. However, we really want you to be happy with your beans! If you have any issues with our coffee, please call or email within the week of receiving your order.
ACAIA PRODUCTS
At Five Ways we are official distributors of ACAIA products. We have the Reseller RMA policy to, set up warranty and service between reseller (us) and the consumer. Please email us if you have any further questions.
Who is responsible to covers fees within the warranty period? See below.
Product Purchased from Acaia Local Reseller
Parallel Import
Inspection
Reseller is responsible for inspection and repair
Customer is responsible for inspection fee
Parts Fee
Covered by Acaia
Covered by Acaia
Shipping Fee
Reseller is responsible for two-way shipping cost
Customer is responsible for two-way shipping cost
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- Keep the container away from light: Coffee beans are sensitive to light, which can cause them to degrade more quickly. Store your coffee container in a dark place, such as a pantry or cupboard.
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- Use whole beans: It's best to store whole coffee beans rather than ground coffee. Ground coffee has a larger surface area, which makes it more vulnerable to oxidation and degradation.
- Avoid air exposure: Exposure to air can cause coffee beans to oxidize, which can lead to a stale or sour taste

Our Roastery
Located in West Amsterdam. We Roast all our coffee on our Loring S35.
From day one, our focus lies in Sourcing, roasting and brewing the best coffees we think exist year to year.
We highlight the terroir and processes from different origins and also select unique coffees which, challenge us to think outside the box.