What delightful coffee from Colombia! If you enjoyed our now retired Colombia Sierra Nevada, you're sure to love this coffee even more!
With notes of caramel, molasses, and golden raisin, this coffee is great any way you brew it! Espresso, pour-over, drip, no matter the method, this coffee brews a consistently juicy, lively, and smooth cup. A key component of our Knockbox Espresso blend, this coffee also plays well with other origins!
Check out what the importer has to say about their beans:
Prepare to ascend to great heights as we introduce you to El Nevado del Huila, a majestic communal lot sourced primarily from producers in the captivating towns of Santa Maria and Pitalito, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Northern and Southern Huila. But what makes this coffee truly remarkable goes far beyond its geographical origin – it is intricately intertwined with the towering Nevado del Huila, Colombia’s highest volcano, reaching an astounding elevation of nearly 5,500 meters or 18,000 feet!
The creation of El Nevado del Huila is an art form that embraces precision and excellence. Each small lot undergoes a meticulous selection process, with individual cuppings performed multiple times before being seamlessly integrated into the main lot. Quality is paramount, and only coffees that meet strict cupping standards make the cut. The journey begins when the producer presents a sample at one of our buying stations, where the first evaluation takes place. Upon approval, the lot continues its expedition to the warehouse, where it endures yet another round of cupping.
This coffee was imported in partnership with The Coffee Quest, whose growing team of staff and farmer partnerships are committed to transparency, long term sustainability and quality.
What We Taste: Caramel, molasses, golden raisin. Lively and juicy acidity, very clean cup.
Process: Washed
Varietals: Caturra, Colombia, Castillo
Altitude: 1600-1900 masl
Roast Level: 2.5 (Scale of 1 being lightest to 5 being darkest)
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