Unroasted - Colombian Excelso (Coffee of the Week)

Col-esp-2-COTW

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About the bean

'Mujeres en Café' is a delight to be sure, buoyed further by a commitment to empowering women in Colombia's coffee community. In this case, 770 women growers in particular, supported through training and incentives by the Cooperativa de Caficultores de Manizales. 

Founded 65 years ago in the west-central province of Caldas (one of Colombia's three growing regions), the Cooperativa de Caficultores de Manizales is a leader in sustainable and ethical coffee production, dedicated to uplifting the crafters behind the coffee we enjoy.

Grown in the breathtaking mountains of Caldas.

Nutty Chocolate. Hint of Vanilla. Medium-Low Citrus Acidity. Juicy, Balanced Body.

QUICK NOTES

TOWN/REGION: Caldas
PRODUCER: Cooperativa de Caficultores de Manizales
PROCESS: Fully Washed
SCREEN SIZE: Excelso 15
(Excelso refers to the size of the bean)
ALTITUDE: 1,700  masl.
VARIETAL: Castillo, Cenicafé, Colombia
SURROUNDING VEGETATION: Banana and Fruit Trees, Plantain, Shade Trees
CUPPING SCORE: 85.25 (a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty" coffee)
ROAST RECOMMENDATION: Medium