Single Origin: Colombia Medellin (Light Roast)

$ 18.00

LIght (City+) Roast

Cup Characteristics: Well-rounded, good overall acidity, light to medium body, Floral, green apple, chocolate notes.

Available Grind Options: Whole Bean, Ground (Paper Filter, Metal Filter, French Press, Aeropress, Chemex, Hario V60)

This Coffee's Story:

Colombia is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed and Arabica coffee. Annual production ranges from 12-15 million bags weighing 70 kilos each. Colombia exports approximately 12.5 million bags and internal consumption is about 2 million bags annually. Coffee in Columbia is grown at an altitude of 1,200-2,000 meters.

Colombian coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown, and many people refer to the closest city where the mill is located, in this case, the coffee originates in Huila province. Medellín, located in the northwestern department of Antioquia, is in the central part of the department, in the Aburrá valley of the Andes. Antioquia is a large department in the northwestern part of Colombia and is known for having many complex microclimates due to its location in the Andes, stretching all the way up to the Caribbean Sea.

Medellin is the 2nd largest city in Colombia (behind Bogota), and our coffee comes from the rural area surrounding the city. Medellin is the birthplace of Colombian coffee and the largest producer in the country. This coffee is an Excelso, meaning it has a screensize of 15-16. The coffee is grown between 1,200 and 1,900 meters above sea level in volcanic soil. They grow a mix of Castillo and Caturra varieties, and the coffee is fully washed and dried either on patios or on raised beds, depending on the topography and other conditions.

We have found this Medellin coffee to have a bright and complex acidity, with floral, citrus, and green apple notes.

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Collections: Craft-Roasted Coffee

Category: Colombia, Medium Roast, South America