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Colombia, Tolima

by sk coffee: whittier · minneapolis, usa

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is colombia, tolima, a washed colombia from sk coffee: whittier.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zest

the bean

origin
colombia
region
tolima
process
washed
varietal
caturra
status
in stock
this is a washed caturra from tolima, colombia, roasted by sk coffee in whittier. tolima sits in the central andes, and the washed process strips away the fruit skin and pulp before drying, which tends to produce a clean, bright cup with clear acidity. that shows up here in the tasting notes: lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest. the profile is citrus-forward and likely on the lighter, crisper side. it suits brew methods that highlight clarity and acidity, so a pour-over or aeropress with filtered water just off the boil will let those bright notes come through without muddying them.

common questions

What does Colombia, Tolima taste like?

the cup leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, pointing to a bright, clean acidity that is typical of washed colombian coffees. expect a citrus-forward profile without heavy sweetness or body.

How is Colombia, Tolima grown and processed?

it is grown in the tolima region of colombia using the caturra varietal, a compact arabica cultivar common in latin america. the washed process is used, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before drying, which produces a cleaner, more fruit-forward cup.

How should I brew Colombia, Tolima?

because the washed process and citrus-forward notes reward clarity, a pour-over or aeropress are good choices that let the lemon and grapefruit character come through cleanly. avoid very long brew times or coarse grind settings that can dull the acidity.

about sk coffee: whittier

the cortado here cuts through minneapolis mornings like it means business. SK Coffee sits on lyndale avenue south where the neighborhood still feels like actual people live in it, not just pass through. you'll find the kind of coffee that regulars defend fiercely, the sort of place where someone's bound to tell you it's better than wherever you came from. their espresso pulls clean and bright, no fuss about origin stories or processing methods you can't pronounce. the milk steaming sounds right. tastes right too. this isn't some converted garage trying too hard to be quirky, just solid coffee done by people who know what they're doing. the drip coffee changes but stays consistent in a way that makes sense once you've been here a few times. grab their americano if you want to understand what the fuss is about.

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