colombia coffee
Colombia Huila La Piragua
by short sleeves coffee · black mountain, usa
you'll taste lemon before red apple. this is colombia huila la piragua, a washed colombia from short sleeves coffee.
lemonred applecaramelbrown sugar
the bean
- origin
- colombia
- region
- huila
- process
- washed
- varietal
- pink bourbon, bourbon
- status
- in stock
colombia huila la piragua is a washed coffee from the huila region of colombia, grown with pink bourbon and bourbon varietals, roasted by short sleeves coffee. the washed process keeps the cup clean and precise, letting the fruit and sugar character of the beans come through clearly. expect a bright lemon acidity, red apple fruitiness, and a sweet finish of caramel and brown sugar. it suits filter brewing well, where its clarity and defined acidity can express fully. grind medium-fine for pour over, use water around 93c, and a ratio of 1:16 to let the sweetness and fruit balance without bitterness.
common questions
What does Colombia Huila La Piragua taste like?
this coffee has a bright, citrus-forward character with lemon and red apple, balanced by sweeter caramel and brown sugar notes in the finish. the washed process keeps the cup clean, so those flavors come through with good definition.
How is Colombia Huila La Piragua grown and processed?
it is grown in the huila region of colombia using pink bourbon and bourbon varietals, both known for their fruit and sweetness. the coffee is washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, producing a cleaner, more transparent cup.
How should I brew Colombia Huila La Piragua?
filter methods such as pour over suit this coffee well, as they highlight its clean, precise character and bright acidity. a medium-fine grind, water around 93c, and a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio are a reliable starting point.
about short sleeves coffee
... and then you hit whitson avenue in swannanoa and realize some places just get it right from the start. short sleeves coffee sits here like it's been part of the neighborhood forever, which makes sense when you consider how quickly locals claimed it as their own. the regulars don't mess around. they know what they want and they keep coming back for it, week after week. there's something about the way this place operates that feels intentional without being precious about it. no theatrical pour-overs or elaborate explanations. just good coffee handled by people who understand what makes the difference between decent and memorable. you can feel it the moment you walk in - this isn't a show, it's a coffee shop that happens to take coffee seriously. the location works in their favor too. swannanoa doesn't get the tourist crowds that flood other parts of the mountains, which means short sleeves serves the people who actually live here. that creates a different energy entirely. more honest conversations, fewer phones out, regulars chatting with other regulars while they wait for their morning cortado.
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