Colombia, Santa Maria / Medium Roast Coffee

Altitude: 1500 – 1600m
Region: Huila, Colombia
Varieties: Caturra, Castillo
Process: Fully washed

This is a beautiful medium roast community lot from Santa Maria, a town located in the northern part of Huila, Colombia. Huila is one of the Southernmost parts of Colombia and produces vibrant, rich coffees that are exciting to drink and also very approachable.

This is a washed whole bean coffee but a ground option is available.

About Coffee From Colombia: Colombia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. The coffee industry is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, employing over 600,000 people. Colombia is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee, which is favored for its mild and smooth flavor profile. In Colombia, coffee harvesting is labor-intensive, with most of the work done by small-scale farmers and their families. The country’s focus on producing high-quality coffee and strict quality control measures has helped make Colombian coffee a popular choice among consumers worldwide.

About The Washed Coffee Process: The washed coffee process is a method of processing coffee beans in which the outer layers of the fruit are removed before the beans are dried. This process begins by removing the outer layers of the coffee cherry, which reveals the green coffee beans inside. These beans are then placed in water tanks, where they are agitated to remove any remaining bits of fruit. The beans are then rinsed and left to soak for some time, during which any defective beans will float to the surface and can be removed. After the soaking period, the beans are drained and spread out to dry in the sun. Once the beans have dried to the appropriate moisture content, they are hulled to remove the remaining dried layers of fruit and are then sorted and packaged for shipment.