Single origin guide

Colombia Supremo

Colombia
Cundinamarca
Fully washed
1300–1700 MASL

The story

Colombia Supremo takes its name from the size of the bean. Supremo is Colombia's top screen grade, so only the largest beans make the cut.

This lot comes through Carcafe, Volcafe's team in Colombia, which has worked across the country's growing regions for more than 35 years. It's grown mainly in Cundinamarca, in the mountains around Bogotá, at 1,300 to 1,700 metres. The trees are Typica, Colombia and Caturra, harvested between April and July.

It's fully washed, which keeps the cup clean and bright. Crisp apple and apricot come first, then a lift of grapefruit, with a deep prune sweetness on the finish. We roast it to work both ways, as espresso or through a filter.

Origin

From Cundinamarca, Colombia.

Up front: Apple
Then: Apricot
Finish: Grapefruit & Prune

Country: Colombia
Region: Cundinamarca
Producer: Carcafe Colombia
Process: Fully washed
Varietal: Typica, Colombia, Caturra
Altitude: 1300–1700 MASL
Roasted: Sydney, Australia

Brew guide

How we'd brew it.

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Espresso

Dose: 22g
Yield: 40g
Brew time: 26–28 sec

Filter (V60)

Dose: 15g
Yield: 250ml
Brew time: 2:15–2:45
Water: 92°C

V60, step by step

RinseRinse the paper filter with hot water, then tip that water out.
BloomAdd 15g of medium-coarse coffee, start the timer and pour 50ml to wet all the grounds.
PourAt 0:30, pour 100ml in slow circles.
FinishOnce it drains, pour the last 100ml. Aim to finish between 2:15 and 2:45.
AdjustRunning too fast? Grind finer. Too slow? Grind coarser.