ABOUT Our fair trade and organic Colombian Sierra Nevada coffee has a silky smooth body with notes of almond and chocolate, and a hint of citrus at the finish. This best selling fair trade Colombian coffee is very flavorful and has more unique cupping characteristics than a basic grade Colombian coffee. The USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certifications also ensure that this Colombian coffee was grown, harvested and bought with the utmost care and responsibility. The co-ops that produce coffee from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia were created to unite local farming families in the area and to help eliminate the competitive farming practices that previously drove the regional market. ROAST LEVEL LEARN MORE LIGHT DARK Medium roasting introduces Maillard (browned and deep) notes to the cup, such as spice, caramel, and toasted nuts. Medium roasts may feature a little oil on the beans. ROAST BODY LEARN MORE Bold Body Bold-bodied coffees have a heavier, thicker mouthfeel, which is often accompanied by stone fruit and chocolate notes. Cupping Notes LEARN MORE CREAMY ALMOND CHOCOLATE PROCESSING A coffee’s process describes how the seed (aka the coffee bean) is separated from the coffee cherry. Popular methods include washed, dry, and honey, but there are many other processes that put special emphasis on different aspects of these methods. The washing process WASHED Fully washed The drying process DIRED Sun-dried The varietal type VARIETAL Colombia, Castillo, Caturra TIMELINE Harvest and export times are based off when a particular coffee will be at its peak quality. Cherries picked at the start of the harvest season tend to be underdeveloped, and those picked at the end are often overdeveloped, so producers aim for that sweet spot in the middle. Harvest Mar - June, Sept - Jan Export Jan - Dec COLOMBIA There’s no doubt that the coffee beans of Colombia are synonymous with the traditional flavor of coffee. Most cafés keep Colombian brewing day and night. Roasters love its versatility, and it blends with other coffees exceptionally well! People tend to think it’s the coffee that tastes most like how one might expect coffee to taste. Colombian beans are used as a base in many blends, and while we use Colombian coffee in many of our own Artisan Blends, we also believe the brew is amazing on its own.
