Natural Colombia Microlot

Chocolate covered strawberry, candied pecans, and baking spices. This naturally processed microlot from Huila offers an approachable, mildly fruity, and very syrupy cup. It is best brewed as a pour over - either hot or on ice as a flash brew. It also makes a very fun espresso.

A coffee-producer's son, Lisandro has been around coffee his whole life and said he "inherited" being a producer from his father. He took courses at the National Learning Service (SENA) in coffee production, and started his own farm almost a decade ago. In additional to Caturra, Don Lisandro grows Gesha and Pink Bourbon varieties.

Don Lisandro has a 5-hectare farm that's planted with coffee on 4.5 hectares, in the combination of volcanic/sandy loam soil common to the area. Only the bright red cherry gets harvested, and is depulped in the afternoon before being sorted in a zaranda, a kind of mesh screen that removes impurities from the coffee. The coffee is then fermented in open tanks for 18–26 hours and washed three times before being laid in parabolic driers for 12–20 days depending on the weather.

Located in southwestern Colombia, Huila is nestled in-between the Central and Eastern ranges of the Andes, with the middle area called the Magdalena Valley. The variation in elevation results in Huila being one of the country's most unique and complex regions of coffee production. Its terroir, climate, and harvest cycles all contribute to the quality of coffee produced here. The most impressive quality behind the coffees coming out of Huila lies in the people producing them. While Huila accounts for nearly 20% of the country's production, 80% of coffee producers operate on less than three hectares. 

Huila, Colombia

Our coffees are roasted to be approachable and versatile, whether you brew with a drip machine, pour over, or espresso. We focus on balanced flavor and consistency so you can make a great cup without overthinking it. As a starting point, we recommend a 16:1 brew ratio, meaning 16 parts water to 1 part coffee. From there, adjust to taste and enjoy it fresh.

We roast coffee with balance and intention, focusing on bringing out the natural character of each coffee rather than forcing a specific flavor profile. Each roast profile is shaped by factors like country of origin, processing method, and elevation. Every batch is roasted to order in small quantities to ensure freshness and consistency, with the goal of making coffee that is enjoyable, approachable, and worth coming back to.

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