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Our 100% Colombian Coffee Beans are premium mountain-grown Arabica from one of the world's most celebrated coffee regions. Colombian coffee is known for its balance, body, and clean flavour profile - this is what specialty coffee tastes like when done right.
Roasted to a medium level, these beans develop rich caramel sweetness with nutty undertones of hazelnuts and almonds. The full-bodied character makes this coffee substantial without being heavy, creating a satisfying cup that works across multiple brewing methods.
Origin: 100% Colombian Arabica (mountain-grown)
Roast: Medium
Taste profile: Caramel, hazelnuts, almonds
Body: Full-bodied, balanced
Acidity: Moderate, clean
Best for: Pour over, French press, espresso, any method where you want flavor complexity
Pour Over (V60, Chemex):
Grind: Medium (like sea salt)
Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:16
Water temperature: 94-96°C
Brew time: 3-4 minutes
This is where Colombian coffee shines - pour over highlights the caramel and nut notes beautifully
French Press:
Grind: Coarse (like breadcrumbs)
Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15
Steep time: 4 minutes
Water temperature: 94°C
Produces a rich, full-bodied cup with pronounced sweetness
Espresso Machine:
Grind: Fine (like table salt)
Dose: 18-20g for a double shot
Extraction time: 25-30 seconds
Temperature: 93-94°C
Works well for espresso, though lighter than traditional blends
Better for straight shots than heavy milk drinks
AeroPress:
Grind: Medium-fine
Standard or inverted method
Steep time: 1.5-2 minutes
Creates a clean, sweet cup with excellent clarity
Moka Pot:
Grind: Medium-fine
Good results, though not the ideal coffee for moka pot
Use medium heat
Produces a smooth, nutty brew
Bean-to-Cup Machines:
Works, but single-origins are less forgiving in automatic machines
Set to medium strength
Better suited for manual brewing methods
Pour Over: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect. This is the best way to experience Colombian coffee. The clean acidity and caramel notes come through with excellent clarity.
French Press: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. The full body shines in French press, creating a rich, satisfying cup.
Black Espresso: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good. More complexity than most blends, with pronounced caramel and nut flavours. Great for those who drink espresso straight.
Americano: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. The balanced acidity and sweetness make this ideal for long blacks.
Cappuccino: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good. Works well with milk, though the lighter roast means it can be slightly overwhelmed. Better with less milk.
Flat White: ⭐⭐⭐ Decent, but blends like Espresso or Continental work better for flat whites. Colombian is better enjoyed with less milk or black.
Latte: ⭐⭐⭐ Works, but the delicate flavours get muted by large milk volumes. Not the best choice for milk-heavy drinks.
Dairy Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good. The caramel notes work with milk, but flavours can be muted.
Oat Milk: ⭐⭐⭐ Decent pairing, though nutty flavours can compete.
Almond Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good match - complementary nut flavours.
Soy Milk: ⭐⭐⭐ Works, but can slightly mask the coffee's complexity.
When to Choose Colombian:
You enjoy filter coffee or pour over
You drink coffee black or as Americanos
You want to taste distinct origin characteristics
You prefer balanced, sweet coffee over bold, intense coffee
You're willing to dial in your grind and brewing technique
Grown in the high-altitude regions of Colombia, these beans are celebrated for their bright acidity, smooth body, and vibrant flavour. Expect a well-balanced cup with sweet, fruity notes and a clean, aromatic finish - everything you'd want from a classic Colombian coffee.
Colombian coffee benefits from a unique combination of geography, climate, and tradition that creates beans of exceptional quality. High in the Andean mountains, coffee shrubs thrive in the perfect balance of sunshine, rainfall, and cool mountain air.
Colombian farmers have been perfecting their craft for generations, carefully tending to their coffee plants and selecting only the ripest cherries for processing. This dedication to quality has earned Colombian coffee its reputation as some of the finest in the world.
Our 100% Colombian coffee beans deliver the classic Colombian profile – a perfect balance of body and acidity with nutty sweetness that coffee connoisseurs have come to love.
For the best Colombian coffee experience:
Espresso Machine: Fine grind, 9 bar pressure, 25-30 second extraction
Filter Coffee: Medium grind, 93-95°C water temperature
French Press: Coarse grind, 4-minute steep for a full-bodied cup
Pour-Over: Medium-coarse grind, slow circular pour for enhanced aromatics
Colombian coffee's versatility makes it suitable for virtually any brewing method, each highlighting different aspects of its complex flavour profile.
Colombian coffee beans are renowned for their exceptional quality, balanced flavour, and consistency. Colombia's unique geography provides ideal growing conditions – high altitude, volcanic soil, and a climate with just the right amount of rainfall and sunshine. Colombia primarily grows premium Arabica beans, known for their superior flavour complexity compared to Robusta varieties. Colombian coffee typically offers a perfect balance of body, acidity, and sweetness with distinctive nutty and caramel notes.
Colombian coffee is graded primarily by bean size and quality. The highest grade is "Supremo," featuring the largest beans (screen size 17/18), followed by "Excelso" (screen size 15/16). Bean size often correlates with flavour development, with larger beans typically offering more complex flavours. Our Colombian coffee beans meet strict quality standards, ensuring you receive beans with optimal flavour potential, even development, and minimal defects.
Colombian coffee is celebrated for its well-balanced profile featuring medium body, moderate acidity, and pronounced sweetness. Our Colombian beans offer prominent notes of caramel, hazelnuts, and almonds. Depending on the specific growing region and processing method, you might also detect subtle hints of chocolate, citrus, or red fruits. The medium roast profile we've selected enhances these natural flavours while maintaining the bean's inherent character and complexity.
To preserve the distinctive flavours of your Colombian coffee beans, store them in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid refrigerating your beans, as this can introduce unwanted moisture when the container is opened. Instead, keep them in a cool, dark cupboard and purchase in quantities you can use within 3-4 weeks of opening. Grinding just before brewing will ensure you experience the full spectrum of flavours these exceptional beans have to offer.
Colombian coffee beans are primarily Arabica, which typically contains less caffeine than Robusta varieties. A standard cup of Colombian coffee contains approximately 95-165 mg of caffeine, depending on brewing method and serving size. While the caffeine content is sufficient to provide a pleasant energy boost, Colombian coffee is more celebrated for its sophisticated flavour profile than its caffeine content. If you enjoy coffee for its taste rather than just its stimulating effects, Colombian beans are an excellent choice.
Yes. Colombian coffee beans make exceptional espresso with a balanced flavour profile and beautiful crema. The medium roast level of our Colombian beans creates the perfect foundation for espresso, providing enough body and caramelised sugars without the bitterness of darker roasts. When prepared as espresso, these beans reveal concentrated caramel sweetness balanced by gentle acidity and a smooth, lingering finish that pairs beautifully with milk in cappuccinos and lattes.
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