Colombia Arboleda

Origin: Nariño, Colombia

Process: Washed

Roast Level: Medium

Notes: Dried blueberry, cherry, caramel, tropical punch

Description: "This Colombia comes to us from a small group of 18 producers in the Arboleda area in Nariño. The cup is wildly complex and simply delicious. It has a modest and sweet body with heavy notes of caramel and cane sugar. Beyond that, the coffee has an extremely juicy finish, especially after allowing it to cool. On the tasting table we got notes of dried blueberries, cherry, tropical punch, salted butter, raspberry, and lemon curd -- oh my! There's a mild but prominent acidity that is perfect for a summer morning. Try it as a Chemex or as espresso over ice." -Roaster Tony

Background: This smallholder lot was sourced from a group of 18 producers living in the Arboleda area, Narino department, growing coffee at altitudes ranging from 1600 to 2200 meters above sea level. These producers use a double fermentation method often found in Colombia: an initial fermentation is done in cherry for 36-48 hours, before de-pulping and another 30-50 hours fermentation in tanks. The coffees are then sun-dried, usually on patios, for 15-20 days.