{"product_id":"james-hoffmann-fermentation-project","title":"James Hoffmann Fermentation Project Tasting Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Hoffmann Fermentation Project — Tasting Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel Oak Coffee × James Hoffmann × Lucia Solis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome coffees tell you about a place. This one tells you about a process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe James Hoffmann Fermentation Project is a global cupping event created by James Hoffmann and fermentation scientist Lucia Solis, distributed through a select group of specialty roasters worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery kit contains four coffees from the same single harvest at Finca San Miguel Urias in the Antigua Valley, Guatemala (grown by Hector and Lilian Leal of Rueda Farms).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat changes across the four bags is the only variable Hoffmann and Solis wanted you to taste: what happens to the seed during fermentation, before it dries.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame farm. Same harvest. Same roastery. The only variable is the fermentation method, and that single variable produces four meaningfully different coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe roast all four lots with the same intention, let the fermentation speak. Whatever you taste that differs between these cups belongs to the processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 3, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, James Hoffmann hosts the global live tasting on his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jameshoffmann\" title=\"James Hoffmann Coffee YouTube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThousands of people around the world, same four coffees, same moment. Taste from home with your kit, or come find us in Ormond Beach. We'll be pouring all four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the kit? \u003c\/strong\u003eEach kit contains four 80g bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag #1: 80g Mechanically Demucilaged (Control)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMucilage removed by machine with no biological fermentation. The baseline, the coffee's terroir, variety, and growing conditions with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag #2: 80g Wild Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional 48-hour submerged fermentation using naturally occurring local microorganisms from the farm environment. The process generations of producers have relied on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag #3: 80g Lactobacillus Inoculated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 48-hour submerged fermentation inoculated with Lactobacillus bacteria. Promotes the production of organic acids — typically lifting brightness, vibrancy, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag #4: 80g Saccharomyces Yeast Inoculated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 48-hour submerged fermentation inoculated with Saccharomyces yeast. Promotes flavor precursor development — typically enhancing body, texture, and the perception of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 107.969px;\" class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%;\"\u003eFarm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFinca San Miguel Urias, Antigua Valley, Guatemala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHector and Lilian Leal, Rueda Farms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%; height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFermentation Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%; height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDesigned by Lucia Solis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%;\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1,460–1,540 masl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCaturra, H1, Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%; height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%; height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4 × 80g (320g total), whole bean only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.8591%; height: 10px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8054%; height: 10px;\" class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe coffees supporting this kit are planned to be roasted on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 3rd;\u003c\/strong\u003e a single roast date, by design. James Hoffmann's team asked all participating roasters to align on timing so that every kit shipped worldwide is working from the same rest window before the \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 3rd\u003c\/strong\u003e event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrders must be placed by Sunday, \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 13th. \u003c\/strong\u003eAll kits will be shipped on Monday, \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 14th\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter that date, any remaining kits will be available for purchase in person at the roastery, while supplies last. When they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Hoffmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49252131405979,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1799\/0697\/files\/JamesHoffmannSteelOakKit.jpg?v=1786476298","url":"https:\/\/steeloakcoffee.com\/products\/james-hoffmann-fermentation-project","provider":"Steel Oak Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}