Colombia - Huila Organic

With rich notes of Cocoa Nibs, Hazelnuts and Pomelo, our Colombain coffee beans from the Huila region are perfect for those after a delicate, yet sweetly acidic cup. Some of their acidity is down to them being of Bourbon varietal, a special hybrid coffee bean characterized by its bright, tropical fruit notes. 

To deliver the crispest and sweet tasting profiles, the coffee beans go through a honey process where the coffee cherries are picked and sorted, have their skins and pulps removed, but are dried without washing off the sweet outer layer of the fruit. Since honey process beans spend less time in the water than washed beans do, less fermentation occurs, so not as much of the sugar in the bean is converted to acid.

Huila is Colombia’s most active coffee farming region and produces coffee beans which are amongst the highest quality in the world. The region has even received Denomination of Origin status. This certification recognises that the beans have characteristics which are unique and location-specific - champagne is another bearer of this status. So, for an extraordinary coffee tasting experience, brew yourself a cup with our stunning Huila beans. 

SPECIFICATION

Medium - Dark Roast Coffee from Colombia. Perfect for Espresso brewing and a balanced sweet filter brew. 

Origin: Colombia
Location: Huila
Varietal: Washed Colombian Blend - Organic
Elevation: 1750 meter
Harvest: 2023
Flavor notes: Cocoa Nibs, Hazelnuts and Pomelo

Roasting Schedule: Coffee orders placed online are roasted on a by-weekly basis. Shipping around 7-14 days after placing the order.

COLOMBIA

Colombian coffee beans are amongst the most sought after coffee beans in the world. They’re famous for their mellow acidity and strong caramel sweetness, blending to form the ultimate, balanced flavour profile. We can thank Colmbia’s higher altitude for their beans’ rich and complex taste. In fact, the country’s climate conditions are ideal for growing coffee.

Another reason why Colombian coffees are of such high quality is that they’re generally picked by hand. Although this process is more labour intensive than mechanised farming, it means that the ideal coffee cherry is picked every time, leaving unripe or gone-off beans on the coffee trees. This helps create a more unified, consistent taste. 

Colombia also has 100% arabica status, meaning that no other coffee type is grown there. Therefore, you can expect sweet, lighter tasting profiles from every one of the coffees grown in the country. We love their sweet, medium-bodied beans.

RECIPE

For Espresso Brewing

• 18g of ground coffee
• Fine grind for Espresso
• 92-96°C brew water
  
• 18g in 36g out 
• Total brew time 24 seconds