Release No. 11· July 2026

Starburst Soda | Colombia.

Latest release

SL.OW|Quindío, Colombia

Dr Pepper
Cherry Starburst
Tangy Lime

We aren't sure about the rest of the world, but certainly here in New Zealand Starbursts are hard to come by now. In fact, to find them we had to put on our lolly detective hats and hunt them down at a special dairy that did us a deal out the side door for this photo shoot. We can confirm all Starbursts were harmed and consumed afterwards. We aren't sorry. Seriously though — this Cherry Honey Co-Ferment from the GOAT that is Jairo Arcila is just perfect.

Cherry Starburst sweetness up front, a Dr Pepper-like cola depth rolling underneath, and a tangy lime zing that keeps the whole thing dancing. Structured, juicy and ridiculously long in the finish. If you loved Gummy Bear or Pink Phantom, then we highly recommend this coffee.

We've roasted this one for filter — the brew that lets all that candy shine.

Producer: Jairo Arcila
Farm: Santa Monica
Region: Quindío
Variety: Castillo
Altitude: 1,450–1,500 masl
Process: Cherry Honey Co-Ferment (Wine Yeast)
Roast: Light

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Starburst Soda | Colombia

$48.99

The producerChapter 02

SL.OWQuindío, ColombiaCherry Honey Co-Ferment (Wine Yeast)Latest release

Chapter 01 · The Producer

A wine-yeast cherry co-ferment from Jairo Arcila at Santa Monica.

Jairo Arcila is one of Colombia's most celebrated producers, and Santa Monica is where his experimental streak shines. For this lot, the ripest Castillo cherries are selectively hand-harvested, floated and sorted before a honey-style co-fermentation: 72 hours of anaerobic fermentation with wine yeast and fresh cherry additions, then slow drying on raised beds with careful moisture control. Cofinet, our import partner, work directly with Jairo and his family to keep every lot traceable and the quality exactly where it should be — you might recognise his name from Gummy Bear and Velvet Berry.

Jairo Arcila · Santa Monica, Quindío

In the cup

Cherry Starburst sweetness, Dr Pepper cola depth, tangy lime through the finish.

Dr Pepper
Cherry Starburst
Tangy Lime

II · In the Cup

Cherry Starburst, Dr Pepper depth, tangy lime zest.

Expect Cherry Starburst sweetness straight away, then a Dr Pepper-like cola depth rolling underneath. Tangy lime zest acidity keeps it playful and structured, with an intensely juicy, lingering finish. Candy-like, expressive, and unlike anything else on the shelf.

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What our customers say

5.0 / 5

From 7 reviews of this coffee

★★★★★

This is a fantastic coffee. Very fruit forward, tastes like cherry Starburst. Great as a filter coffee, but if you like adventurous espresso, this makes for an interesting cortado.

Logan

★★★★★