COLOMBIAN SUPREMO

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Full City Roast (light roast) Medium body, clean finish, balanced, bright acidity, caramel notes, nice aftertaste, smooth.

Description

Colombia is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed and Arabica coffee. They are well known for their high quality coffee and about half of their exports come to the United States. Colombia exports approximately 12.5 million bags and internal consumption is about 2 million bags annually.

Colombia only produces washed Arabica coffee. There are three primary varieties grown in Colombia and the coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown. There are many coffee producing regions in the country. Colombia is proficient in producing an abundance of truly delicious and sought after coffee.

This particular type is Supremo; this word is a coffee grading term in Colombia. Supremo coffee beans are slightly larger than Excelso beans. Supremo beans are a screen size of 17 and 18. This type is the largest bean size grading for Colombian coffee. It is possible that Supremo and Excelso coffee beans are harvested from the same tree, but they are sorted by it’s size. The Supremo grade represents the highest possible; the small, less dense beans and peaberries have been removed.
Regions

Antioquia – Medellin (18% of total production)
Tolima – Ibague
Caldas – Manizales (29% of total production)
Valle del Cauca – Cali (13% of total production)
Huila – Neiva (5% of total production)
Cauca – Popayan (4% of total production)
Santander – Bucaramanga

Cupping Notes
fruit notes, chocolate, medium body, clean finish, balanced, bright acidity, caramel notes, nice aftertaste, smooth

Roast Style – Light Roast, Full City Roast

Region
Various Regions
Growing Altitude
1200 – 2000 m.a.s.l
Arabica Variety
Caturra, Typica, Bourbon
Harvest Period
September – December
Milling Process
Washed
Aroma
Soft
Flavor
Sweet
Body
Medium
Acidity
Bright

Additional information

Weight

1 Pound, 5 Pound

Grind Selection

Grind Coarse, Grind Fine, Grind Medium, Whole Bean