Tasting Notes: Winey, fruity, balanced acidity.
Ingredients: Coffee
100% Colombian
Originating in Colombia, this unique and balanced coffee is sweet and delicately fruity. The classic Colombian profile, mildly sweet, medium-bodied, they have the most recognizable coffee flavor to most North Americans. Our full-bodied, winey roast has an exquisite dry finish, and balanced brightness and acidity with hints of walnut.
About Colombia
While no one knows for sure, it is said that the coffee plant was first introduced to Colombia in the early 1700s by the Spanish settlers. The Colombian natives were hesitant at first when it came to planting these coffee trees because it can take up to 5 years before you can harvest the coffee cherries. To convince the Colombians to plant these trees, the archbishop of Colombia ordered everyone to plant 3 or 4 coffee trees as penance at confession instead of the traditionally used silver. With this new rule in place, many coffee trees were planted on the land. Even though stories say that coffee arrived in Colombia in the 1700s, the first documented export of coffee from Colombia was in 1835 with a total of 2,560 bags. Coffee grows well in this area due to the dense hills and mountains with a wet climate and high elevation.
How Our Coffee is Roasted
Because coffee can differ by variety, elevation, and processing, all coffee cannot be roasted the same. Because of this, the roast is the most important part of producing a really good coffee. Like all great family secrets, the art of roasting our specialty coffee has been passed down from one generation to the next. For over 80 years, we have carefully selected, blended, roasted, and packed what we believe is the world’s finest coffee. We roast our premium coffee beans in vintage roasters with a novel drum design. This allows for better airflow and reduces the risk of over-roasting, which can cause a burnt flavor. Different compounds are developed during this roasting process at different times. By controlling the chemical reactions taking place in the bean during the roast, we can change or determine the flavors in the final cup!
Medium Roasts – Our Medium Roast start to roast out some of the most subtle flavors. As well as showcasing the distinctive qualities of the bean’s origin, it will also bring up caramelization and body.