{"product_id":"australia-crater-mountain-lucy-stocker-catuai-rojo-specialty-lot","title":"Australia | Crater Mountain | Lucy Stocker | Catuai Rojo Specialty Lot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"518\" class=\"\"\u003eKatrina and I (Rhys) had the pleasure of meeting Lucy from Crater Mountain Coffee at a roasting conference in Melbourne in March 2025. Tasting her coffees and hearing her story was genuinely inspiring—it was a reminder of just how far Australian coffee has come. The quality, care, and innovation we saw from local producers like Lucy proved that Australian-grown coffee is now competing confidently on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003eWe were so impressed by the depth and character in every cup that we knew we had to support it. That’s why we’ve committed to buying Crater Mountain’s 2024 and 2025 harvests—because we believe in what Lucy and her family are doing, and we’re proud to share their coffee with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a delicate, smooth and naturally sweet flat white or cappuccino bursting with flavour. Equally as good without milk for clean and sweet espresso shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend this coffee for use with espresso machines as well as plungers, aeropress and stovetop percolators, with or without milk.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Lucy \u0026amp; Crater Mountain \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eCrater Mountain Coffee is a specialty coffee producer located in Upper Barron, Far North Queensland, Australia. It is recognized as Australia’s highest-altitude coffee farm, with an average elevation of 1,040 meters above sea level. The coffee is grown on volcanic slopes, contributing to its distinct flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eThey cultivate around ten different Arabica varieties, with a focus on Bourbon and Catuai cultivars. All coffees are grown, processed, milled, and colour sorted on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eCrater Mountain has gained international attention, with its beans selected for the 2022 World Barista Championship and World Brewer’s Cup. The farm uses innovative fermentation techniques, including wine and champagne yeasts, to enhance fruity flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eCommitted to sustainability, they minimize chemical usage and use gravity-fed irrigation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the process - WASHED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucys tasting notes... \"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was very clean, nice honeydew melon, green apple, very clean acidity as it cooled. Probably had the lowest sweetness \u0026amp; body out of the samples, but I didn't mind that about it because of the cleanliness...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eDensity Sorted \u0026amp; Pulped Washed\u003cbr data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eWine Yeast Fermentation for 2–4 days\u003cbr data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eDried on Raised Beds in a humidity-controlled greenhouse for an average of 8 days\u003cbr data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eAged\/Stabilised in Parchment for 2 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the process - Pulped Natural\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucys tasting notes... \"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulpled Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was very clean, nice honeydew melon, green apple, very clean acidity as it cooled. Probably had the lowest sweetness \u0026amp; body out of the samples, but I didn't mind that about it because of the cleanliness...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cherry for 2 days\u003cbr data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"128\"\u003ePulped \u0026amp; Washed\u003cbr data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"150\"\u003eDried on Raised Beds in a humidity-controlled greenhouse for an average of 10 days\u003cbr data-end=\"242\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eAged\/Stabilised in Parchment for 2–4 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee in Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eOver the past ten years, Australia's specialty coffee scene has continued to evolve, shifting from being a nation of skilled coffee consumers to one of ambitious producers. While much of the country’s coffee culture has historically focused on roasting and brewing imported beans, the last decade has seen a rise in high-quality, locally grown coffee—especially from Far North Queensland. Farms at higher altitudes are producing exceptional Arabica, thanks to unique microclimates and increasingly refined processing techniques. This movement has helped reposition Australian-grown coffee from novelty to serious contender on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eCrater Mountain Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated in Upper Barron, Queensland, has been at the forefront of this change. As the highest-altitude coffee farm in Australia (1,040 MASL), Crater Mountain has drawn international attention, with its beans featured in world coffee competitions and praised for their clarity and complexity. Their innovative use of wine and champagne yeast fermentations has pushed flavor boundaries and aligned them with modern experimental processing trends. Alongside them, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eJack Jamal Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e has carved a reputation for quality and consistency, known for producing clean, balanced profiles and focusing on traceability and sustainable farming. Together, these producers represent a new era of Australian-grown coffee—defined by elevation, experimentation, and excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast - SOLD OUT \/ 1000g","offer_id":42183894728740,"sku":"crater_mountain_washed_1000g","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast - SOLD OUT \/ 400g","offer_id":42183894695972,"sku":"crater_mountain_washed_400g","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast - SOLD OUT \/ 200g","offer_id":42183894663204,"sku":"crater_mountain_washed_200g","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast - SOLD OUT \/ 60g","offer_id":42183894630436,"sku":"crater_mountain_washed_60g","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 4 \/ 1000g","offer_id":42183894990884,"sku":"r2_crater_mountain_washed_1000g","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 4 \/ 400g","offer_id":42183894958116,"sku":"r2_crater_mountain_washed_400g","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 4 \/ 200g","offer_id":42183894925348,"sku":"r2_crater_mountain_washed_200g","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 4 \/ 60g","offer_id":42183894892580,"sku":"r2_crater_mountain_washed_60g","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 11 \/ 1000g","offer_id":42359166828580,"sku":"r5_crater_mountain_washed_1000g","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 11 \/ 400g","offer_id":42359166795812,"sku":"r5_crater_mountain_washed_400g","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 11 \/ 60g","offer_id":42359166730276,"sku":"r5_crater_mountain_washed_60g","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"November 11 \/ 200g","offer_id":42359166763044,"sku":"r5_crater_mountain_washed_200g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/Lucys_Family_Session_HR-71_1606184294.webp?v=1742795336","url":"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/australia-crater-mountain-lucy-stocker-catuai-rojo-specialty-lot","provider":"Central Coast Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}