
colombia coffee
by qima cafe · london, uk
this is colombia . rio bamisa . laurina, a natural colombia from qima cafe.
as a natural-processed bourbon from huila, expect fruit-forward sweetness, a fuller body, and the bright, clean acidity that huila coffees are known for. the bourbon varietal tends to add a rounded, sugary quality to the cup.
it's grown in huila, colombia, using the bourbon varietal, and processed naturally, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried intact before the seed is extracted, concentrating fruit-derived sweetness in the final cup.
a filter or pour-over method is well suited to this coffee, as it highlights the clean sweetness and acidity that natural bourbon coffees from huila produce. keep water temperature around 90, 93°c and use a medium-fine grind as a starting point.
qima cafe sits on warren street like it's been waiting for you to find it. the 4.8-star rating from nearly 500 reviews tells one story, but the real narrative happens when you taste what they're doing with their beans. this isn't the kind of place that talks endlessly about their process. they just do the work. the espresso pulls clean and bright, with the kind of balance that makes you understand why people become coffee obsessives. pastries arrive warm from wherever they source them, pairing beautifully with whatever's in your cup. regulars know the rhythm here. they've found something that works and they stick with it. warren street has plenty of options, but qima operates differently than the chains surrounding it. smaller batches, more attention, actual care in every pour. sometimes the best places are the ones that don't need to shout about what they're doing.
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