colombia coffee
METAL FACE - Colombia
by dark arts coffee · london, uk
you'll taste black tea before tea-like. this is metal face - colombia, a washed colombia from dark arts coffee.
black teatea-like
the bean
- origin
- colombia
- region
- huila
- process
- washed
- varietal
- gesha
- status
- in stock
metal face is a washed gesha from huila, colombia, roasted by dark arts coffee. huila is a high-altitude growing region in southern colombia, known for producing coffees with clean, defined character. the washed process strips the cherry before fermentation, which tends to highlight clarity and delicacy in the cup. here that shows up as black tea and tea-like qualities, dry and refined rather than fruity or heavy. brew it with a method that preserves that clarity, a pour over or filter approach suits it well, using water around 90-93°c and a medium-fine grind to avoid masking its subtle structure.
common questions
What does METAL FACE - Colombia taste like?
it has a black tea, tea-like character, clean and delicate rather than sweet or heavy. expect a dry, refined cup with a quality closer to a light loose-leaf tea than a fruit-forward coffee.
How is METAL FACE - Colombia grown and processed?
it is a gesha varietal grown in huila, colombia, and processed using the washed method, where the coffee cherry is removed before drying to produce a clean, clear flavour profile.
How should I brew METAL FACE - Colombia?
a filter or pour over method works well here, as it preserves the tea-like clarity that defines this coffee. keep your water temperature moderate, around 90-93°c, and avoid over-extraction, which could dull its delicate character.
about dark arts coffee
the name suggests something a bit rebellious, and dark arts coffee delivers exactly that kind of independent spirit on rosina street in hackney. this isn't your sanitized chain experience. the beans tell stories through careful roasting, each cup carrying the weight of someone who actually gives a damn about what they're serving. regulars know what they're getting here. not just caffeine, but coffee that's been treated with respect from green bean to final sip. the kind of place where the barista remembers your order not because of some loyalty app, but because they see you most mornings and care about getting it right. with 4.7 stars from nearly 450 reviews, people clearly appreciate the difference. hackney's got plenty of coffee options, but places like this remind you why independent roasters matter. they're not optimizing for shareholders. they're optimizing for that moment when you take your first sip and think, yes, this is exactly what coffee should taste like.
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