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  • Loverboy / Colombia 200g
  • Loverboy / Colombia 200g

Loverboy / Colombia 200g

26 total reviews

Regular price $19.00
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Bold and magnetic, Loverboy leads with the bright allure of passion fruit and grapefruit, balanced by the depth of dark chocolate and the warmth of dried figs. A Colombian coffee that feels intense yet smooth, finishing sweet and sultry, and always leaving you wanting another sip.

 

This is a 200g bag!

  • Smells Like:
    Cocoa powder and citrus peel rise first, softened by a subtle, winey dried-fruit warmth.
  • Tastes Like:
    Lively passion fruit and bright grapefruit cut through deep dark chocolate, finishing with the slow sweetness of dried figs.
  • Sweetness
    5 out of 5
  • Acidity
    4 out of 5
  • Body
    5 out of 5
Light Roast 55%
Dark Roast 45%
Grind
Coffee Information

Varietal: Castillo

Process: Honey, fermented with Wine yeast and passion fruit

Producer: Jairo Arcila

Geography: Quindio, Colombia

About The Farm
  • This coffee comes from Jairo Arcila’s farm, Santa Mónica, in Quindío, Colombia. The cherries underwent a 72-hour dry anaerobic fermentation with the pulp intact, enriched with passion fruit pulp and wine yeast. After fermentation, they were pulped and dried on raised beds to reach optimal moisture. This microlot is 100% Castillo, a varietal developed by the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, prized for its productivity and resistance to coffee leaf rust. Jairo, a third-generation coffee grower, brings decades of expertise, having worked over 40 years as Mill Manager at Colombia’s second-largest exporter before focusing on his own farm.
  • Coffee is central to Colombia’s identity and economy. It remains the country’s top legal export, supports hundreds of thousands of smallholder families, and shapes cultural traditions and tourism. From the iconic Juan Valdez to the rolling plantations of the Andes, Colombian coffee represents quality, heritage, and a commitment to sustainability—principles that Jairo carries forward in every cup from Santa Mónica.

AEROPRESS

Coffee: 16g
Grind: Medium
Water: 250g, 90°C
Time: 1:45

POUR OVER

Coffee: 22g
Grind:
Medium
Water: 280g, 90°C
Time: 2:30

ESPRESSO

Coffee: 20g
Output:
38g
Time:
25-28s

AEROPRESS

Coffee: 16g
Grind: Medium
Water: 250g, 90°C
Time: 1:45

POUR OVER

Coffee: 22g
Grind:
Medium
Water: 280g, 90°C
Time: 2:30

ESPRESSO

Coffee: 20g
Output:
38g
Time:
25-28s

Loverboy / Colombia 200g

The addition of blackberries during fermentation imparts their natural sugars, organic acids, and fruity characteristics into the coffee, amplifying its sweetness and complexity. Wine yeast, commonly used in winemaking, brings precision and control to the fermentation process. It enhances the development of rich, layered flavours by promoting the production of esters and other aromatic compounds. Together, the blackberries and wine yeast work in harmony to create a coffee with vibrant fruit notes and a refined, wine-like quality.

After fermentation, the cherries were pulped and carefully dried on raised beds to achieve the ideal moisture content, ensuring the flavours are locked in and the coffee’s quality is preserved.

  • 5 stars: 17 (65%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (12%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 1 star: 4 (15%)
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Tyler Hagan
WOW! What a coffee!

Every year I look forward to getting my hands on Loverboy from Rosso. And every year this coffee does not disappoint. It’s that perfect blend of fun and funky that makes you realize the full potential of what specialty coffee can be. Prepare to have your tastebuds experience something unlike few other coffees!! What a treat.

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Sandra Snell
Absolutely horrible

Absolutely horrible. Tastes sour and off

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Anonymous
This was really terrible and had to be discarded

This was really terrible and had to be discarded because it smelled like someone wearing terrible perfume

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HBH
Tastes like candy!

Love love this coffee. So unique.

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Anonymous
Terrible taste

Terrible taste, I should have read the reviews more carefully.

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Anonymous
Definitely love

Definitely love it

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Anonymous
Won't ever buy this again, awful.

I have tried many Rosso single origin coffees and enjoyed them all. Loverboy has a strange aftertaste that doesn't go away and hangs out in my grinder ruining my next cup of coffee. We tried it as espresso and pour through. Reminds me of PAINT, not coffee of any kind. I would not buy this again. I would not drink it if it were free. I paid $40 and two days later they lowered the price. I guess they need to move it.

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Patrick R
Similar to last year's blackberry co-ferment release

Similar to last year's blackberry co-ferment release, this has a strong fruit presence in the cup but thankfully the grounds have a considerably more pleasant odour. It has a wine tannin-like bite which complements the sweetness quite well. Also, whether by need to clear inventory, mistake, or generosity, I tracked over 300g from my 200g bag. Thanks Rosso!

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Rahim Haji
Absolutely the best coffee!

Absolutely the best coffee!

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Barry Boutin

Very flavourable

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Geoff Brown
Great scent

Every time the strong fruit scent excites my tastebuds

B
Bruno Lima
Doesn’t taste like coffee.

Too much honey and blueberry added flavor.

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Al Robinson
Auromatic!

A very tasty coffee. I will be enjoying this coffee again.

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Daryl Atkinson
Tastes great, smells awful

The coffee tastes wonderful, with a sweet, fermented berry or cherry flesh note that is very winey. It's unique, and I've grown to like it more and more with every cup.

The smell, however, is pungent, to the point where everyone who has been around a brewed cup has complained.

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Shawn Drabyk
Not same same

The flavour is different than previous years.
More bolder. Not as good as past Loverboy

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Chris Watson
Loverboy review

This coffee is an absolute treat! The aroma is warm and inviting, with notes of berries. Each sip delivers a perfect balance of flavours. Great for a special cup of coffee when you want something truly luxurious!

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Niki Haglund
Loverboy

Omg, this is such a special treat.

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Courtney

I really loved the flavor of this coffee! My only complaint is the cost for such a small quantity.

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Graydon Armstrong

The flavours of raspberry and dark chocolate really came out when I did this as an espresso, I've ordered it twice I like it so much

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Sabrena Fu
Too acidic for my liking

Personal preference of the sweeter, nuttier coffees. We probably should’ve read the details before purchasing this one!

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Mysty Nickel-Cornell
It's as bold as it claims

It's actually not my preferred flavour, different from I expected, but it gets 4 stars because it very much embodies the bourbon flavour as described. I don't get the raspberry or rose, but I also don't have a highly sensitive palette. It is a very bold coffee, even the scent of it is strong. If that's your preferred strength, then this is for you.

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Taryn
5 stars isn't enough!

I feel like a little kid at Christmas, waiting for the email that lover boy has been released. The only negative thing you could say about this coffee is that it isn't available year round. This is hands down my favourite from Rosso. The ripe berry aroma and flavor explode out of the cup, an absolute delight to the senses. The acidity is well balanced and the body, though not completely full-bodied, is still silky and comforting. I can't wait until next February!

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Niklas

Get this if you can, very fun limited edition

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Judy W.
Fruity & sweet

Love this coffee. You can really smell and taste the strawberry undertones and they work so well with the coffee bringing a juicy & fruity finish. When my cup is finished I just want more.

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Maren

So sweet, juicy and delicious! The aroma reminded me a bit of strawberry chocolates.

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Briea T.
I’m not a coffee connoisseur,

I’m not a coffee connoisseur, this may be way off base…this coffee tastes like Valentines candy in a cup. It’s slightly sweet and mild. Literally my favourite kind Rosso makes. Why is it not available all year?!

Thank you for your review Briea! We're thrilled you love Lover Boy as much as we do, sorry we don't have it available all the time :(