Roasted - Colombian Supremo SC 17/18

About the bean

This coffee is a superstar in the brewing world. Whether you’re pulling a shot of espresso, making a pot of drip, or experimenting with French press and Aeropress, the Supremo shines. Not only does the Supremo deliver an unbeatable consistency and flexibility, its price point has also managed to resist the soaring increases of the last several years. 

Taste Test: The Supremo's balanced sweetness and lively acidity shine through at a lighter roast. Even at a Full City+ roast, its signature chocolate-nuttiness remains robust. Opting for a darker Vienna profile transforms the cup into a rich, dark chocolate that’s almost decadent. This coffee is a dream paired with milk for specialty drinks, perfect for any brew method, as an add to blends, and a forgiving friend for first-time roasters (as well as seasoned). In hand, these complex and well-structured beans are big and true to their screen size of 17/18, which is not always the case with the same screens from Brazil in our experience. Roasting tip: Supremo tends to benefit from a slightly extended Maillard phase (for a pleasant, rounded, and silky mouthfeel).

Another hit from Huila, as we say! Spanning over 154,000 hectares across 35 municipalities in Colombia’s southwest, Huila boasts an impressive genetic diversity and an outstanding selection of cup profiles. Home to more than 67,000 families of growers, the Huila Supremo reflects this famed origin’s top-notch artisanal craft.

FRUITY. CITRUS. COCOA. HONEY. CRISP ACIDITY. BALANCED FLAVOUR. SMOOTH FINISH.

REGION: Huila (sourced in Garzon and Timana)
PROCESS: Washed 
ALTITUDE: 1,500 - 1,800 masl.
VARIETAL: Castillo, Caturra
CUPPING SCORE: 85 points (a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty")

ROAST RECOMMENDATION: Flexible. We recommend opting for a City or Full City roast. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.