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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
availability checked
26 may 2026
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

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