Colombian Excelso Medellin

Description

Tasting notes of gooseberry, wine gums, and praline.

SCA 84.25  | CATURRA & TYPICA  | WASHED PROCESS  | SINGLE ORIGIN  | 100% ARABICA  | 1300-1650M

Sticky and sweet, and perfectly balanced. Notes of gooseberry, wine gums and praline.

The varieties commonly used in this region are representative of Colombia as a whole. Following a severe outbreak of coffee leaf rust in 2008-2009 that devastated the harvest, there has been a notable rise in the cultivation of more disease-resistant types such as Castillo, developed by Colombia’s National Center for Coffee Investigation in 2005.

Currently, it is the most widely cultivated variety in Colombia, producing short trees with large cherries. Additionally, the traditional Colombia, Caturra, and Typica varieties, which have been cultivated in Colombia for many years, combine to form a consistently delicious profile, making them an excellent entry point for those interested in specialty coffee.

The Farmer and Region

This medium-light roast coffee offers a sweet taste with balanced acidity, delivering a punch without bitterness. It embodies the desired flavor profiles of Colombia at a more affordable price point. Sourced from various smallholder farms in the Antioquia Department near Medellín, this coffee guarantees consistency in taste. Selected with care, it maintains the expected notes of sweetness, upfront acidity, and nutty undertones that complement milk-based beverages.

Why A Bird Image?

The Andean Condor is the national animal of Colombia!

Celebration of the countries of origin is so important to us at All Things Coffee. We predominantly do this by teaming up with suppliers, and selling coffee with a Direct Trade, or Fairtrade setup. We want to help to lead the fixing of the damage that has been done to the supply chain, and make sure that ethically sourcing the UK’s coffee is the new norm.