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Colombia Finca El Placer (washed)

by case study coffee roasters · portland, usa

you'll taste stone fruit before peach. this is colombia finca el placer (washed), a washed colombia from case study coffee roasters.

stone fruitpeachtropical fruit

the bean

origin
colombia
region
huila
process
washed
varietal
gesha
status
in stock
colombia finca el placer is a washed gesha from huila, colombia, roasted by case study coffee roasters. huila is one of colombia's most consistent high-altitude growing regions, and the washed process keeps the cup clean and precise, letting the gesha varietal speak clearly. expect stone fruit and peach at the forefront, with tropical fruit adding brightness and complexity. because it's a light, clean cup, it rewards brewing methods that highlight clarity, such as pour-over or aeropress with filtered water around 93-95°c and a medium-fine grind. it suits those who enjoy delicate, fruit-forward coffees rather than chocolatey or full-bodied roasts.

common questions

What does Colombia Finca El Placer (washed) taste like?

this coffee leads with stone fruit and peach, with tropical fruit rounding out the cup. the washed process keeps the flavor clean and well-defined rather than funky or heavy.

How is Colombia Finca El Placer (washed) grown and processed?

it's a gesha varietal grown in huila, colombia, and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit skin and mucilage before drying to produce a clear, fruit-forward cup.

How should I brew Colombia Finca El Placer (washed)?

pour-over or aeropress methods work well here, as they emphasize the clean, delicate character of a washed gesha. aim for a medium-fine grind and water around 93-95°c to avoid muting the stone fruit and peach notes.

about case study coffee roasters

case study coffee roasters proves the hypothesis that good coffee shops aren't accidents. they're deliberate experiments in what happens when someone cares more about the beans than the bottom line. tucked into southwest portland's grid near 10th avenue, this place has earned its 4.4-star rating from over 1,400 reviews by doing the small things right. the baristas here actually taste what they're serving you. that matters more than you'd think. regulars don't just come for caffeine, they come because someone behind the counter remembers how they take their cortado. the coffee itself hits differently when it's roasted by people who understand that each batch is its own small science project. no corporate manual dictates the grind size here. just experience, intuition, and the kind of attention that makes specialty coffee worth the extra two dollars. portland has plenty of roasters, but case study understands the assignment.

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