Tasting Notes: Delicate, Orange, Red Currant
Variety: Colombia, Castillo
Processing: Washed
Origin: Huila, Colombia
Producers: Guadalupe Small-holders
Altitude: 1400-1700m
This tasty coffee was grown by small-holder farmers from the town of Guadalupe in southeastern Huila, who brought together cherries from their Colombia and Castillo plants to create a lot that showcases the particular flavor of their local area. The coffee was wet processed with a fermentation time of 24 hours before being spread out on patios to dry for 12 days. Many growers in Huila produce washed coffees in a similar manner, and as this lot demonstrates, it's a recipe for success.
When you think of Colombian coffee, smooth and more chocolatey flavors may come to mind. However, Huila coffee is famous for its bright acidity and aromatic qualities - making it a favorite of specialty coffee roasters around the world. Coffees from Huila regularly win top prizes at Colombia's Cup of Excellence auction, and the quality of even an "average" Huila lot is impressively high. In this cup from Guadalupe, we're tasting oranges and some tart red currant - a real delicate flavor profile that stood out to us even among other coffees from Huila. Take some time to try a new brewing method here, we think this coffee will reward the effort.
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Sign in to commentChris Lentz
San Diego
Member Since
March '19
Great Coffee; acidic
Great coffee, a little too acidic for me though.
05/05/19
William E Flack
Worcester
Member Since
October '17
I like it!
Takes getting the coffee to water relationship. Set right it is full and solid. I like it.
05/18/19
Randall LaLonde
Millcreek
Member Since
July '15
Guadalupe 2 Colombian
Another tasty Colombian; the coffee is very subtle, with a delicate, orange/grape taste. I really enjoyed it.
06/03/19
Drew Keith
Valparaiso
Member Since
September '18
A neutral, easy-to-drink cup
Leans on the acidic side. It is not an overwhelming flavor, not overly complex. It is a great cup for anyone that enjoys diner coffee.
06/08/19
Jennifer Gillespie
APO
Member Since
March '19
Good but not our favorite
The flavor is light and good but definitely doesn’t compare to the other coffee profiles we have received in the past! We like complex, deep coffee and this just wasn’t that!
06/10/19
Dustin Elliott
Philadelphia
Member Since
July '15
Delicious
Really enjoyed this!
06/11/19
Mrs. Johnson
Fort Knox
Member Since
September '19
Guadalupe # 2
Light coffee on the acidic side. I would recommend to someone that likes the aroma of oranges and light coffee.
09/30/19
Erik Hons
Austin
Member Since
April '17
Top notch
As a 15:1 pour over it is amazing
10/04/19