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Coffee Colombia Peach filter 250 g

Coffee Colombia Peach filter 250 g

Coffee Colombia Peach filter 250 g

  • Peach jam
  • powdered sugar
  • apple blossom
  • altitude: 1,400–1,700 m.a.s.l.
  • farm: Ambera
  • origin: Colombia
  • region: Pitalito, Huila
  • score: 86.25
  • variety: Red Bourbon
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Description

This coffee comes from Finca Ambera, located in Pitalito, Huila — one of the most dynamic specialty coffee regions in southern Colombia. The area is situated between the Andean mountain ranges at an altitude of approximately 1,300 to 1,900 metres above sea level, where the cooler climate and volcanic soils favour slow cherry ripening and the development of dense, high-quality coffees.

Pitalito is particularly known for its producers, who experiment with fermentation processes and post-harvest processing techniques while maintaining clean, defined and balanced cup profiles. Many of the farms in this region are small family operations, where great attention is paid to selective picking and manual processing.

Coffees from this area are often distinguished by their clarity in the cup, pronounced sweetness and complex layers of fruit notes — characteristics that have made Huila one of the most important origin regions in the contemporary specialty coffee scene in Colombia.

Origin

Colombia, often associated with emeralds and the narcotics trade, is, in fact, one of the leading giants in the coffee industry. Renowned worldwide, Colombian coffee is distinguished by its intriguing taste and high quality.

Initially considered a beverage for aristocrats, coffee in Colombia transformed into a true business for its residents. Additionally, Colombia's climate is ideal for coffee cultivation, featuring an equatorial zone, absence of frost, volcanic soil, and abundant Colombian sun, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Colombians plant coffee trees in the shade of taller plants, minimizing the need for intensive care. In 2011, UNESCO designated Colombia's Coffee Triangle as a World Heritage site.

Colombia exclusively cultivates Arabica, handpicking the beans but employing the 'wet' processing method for purification. Although this method is costly, coffee subjected to this process attains a higher class. This is why Colombian lots are highly prized worldwide.

General characteristics of Colombian coffee:

  • Moderate smoothness
  • Absence of bitterness
  • Tropical flavor notes
  • Hints of red berries
  • Sweet chocolate undertones

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