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el obraje, colombia coffee from axil coffee roasters hawthorn

colombia coffee

El Obraje

by axil coffee roasters hawthorn · hawthorn, australia

you'll taste stone fruit before peach. this is el obraje, a washed colombia from axil coffee roasters hawthorn.

stone fruitpeachjasmine

the bean

origin
colombia
region
nariño
process
washed
varietal
gesha
status
in stock
el obraje is a washed gesha from the nariño region of colombia, roasted by axil coffee roasters hawthorn. nariño sits in the southwestern andes at high altitude, conditions that tend to sharpen acidity and concentrate sweetness in the cup. the washed process keeps the profile clean and precise, letting the gesha varietal's character come through clearly. expect stone fruit and peach on the palate with jasmine in the finish. because the flavors are delicate and defined, this coffee rewards brewing methods that give you control over temperature and flow rate, such as pour over or filter, which preserve clarity rather than add body.

common questions

What does El Obraje taste like?

el obraje carries stone fruit and peach flavors with a jasmine finish, a profile typical of gesha processed using the washed method, which strips back any fruit-forward fermentation character and keeps the cup clean and transparent.

How is El Obraje grown and processed?

it is a gesha varietal grown in nariño, colombia, and processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed from the seed before drying, which produces a cleaner, more defined cup.

How should I brew El Obraje?

a pour over or filter brew is a strong choice here, as these methods highlight the clarity and delicacy that the washed process and gesha varietal produce, use a lower brew temperature if the coffee tastes sharp or thin.

about axil coffee roasters hawthorn

you're on burwood road, which isn't the kind of street that asks for your attention but gets it anyway. hawthorn has that quality more broadly, a melbourne inner-east suburb that feels like it's been quietly confident for decades. axil sits at 322 and has built a reputation locally that holds up on its own terms, not through hype. what you get here is a roaster that takes the sourcing and the roasting side seriously, not just the café front. if you're the kind of person who wants to understand what's in your cup, this is a good place to be curious. the locals seem to agree, and the standing in this part of hawthorn isn't something you maintain without consistency. worth making burwood road part of your morning.

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