
colombia coffee
by i have a bean · chicago, usa
you'll taste lemon before caramel. this is colombia - huila - finca la esperanza - washed, a washed colombia from i have a bean.
it tastes of lemon, caramel, and macadamia. the washed process keeps the cup clean and precise, so the lemon acidity and caramel sweetness come through clearly rather than being masked by fruit-forward fermentation flavours.
the coffee is grown at finca la esperanza in huila, colombia, a region known for producing well-defined, high-quality lots. it is processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which results in a clean and structured cup.
filter methods such as pour-over or v60 suit this coffee well, as they highlight the clean, layered profile that the washed process produces. brewing with water just off the boil and a medium-fine grind will help bring out the lemon acidity and caramel sweetness.
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