Colombia Excelso

Q-GRADE 83

Medellín – known as the “City of Eternal Spring” is the capital city of the department of Antioquia. Colombia is the largest producer of washed Arabica coffee and third highest in elevation in the world. Colombian coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown, and altitudes range from 1,100 – 2,000 meters. The term Excelso is used as quality grading due to the correlation between bean size and flavor.

  • Origin: Colombia
  • Producer: Various smallholder farmers
  • Altitude: 1100-1500 mnsm
  • Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica
  • Process: Washed / patio dried
  • Notes: Caramel, chocolate, grapefruit
  • Acidity: High
  • Sweetness: Low
  • Body: High

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