Colombia, El Nevado del Huila

Quality dark roast for the French roast drinker. Keeping all the lovely flavors inside the bean for you. This is our darkest roast, but Not Oily! Developed Roast

We Taste: Bitter-sweet chocolate, candied walnut, caramelized sugar & toasted oak. 

Origin: Colombia

Region: Santa Maria and Pitalito, Huila

Altitude: 1,600 to 1,900 masl

Variety: Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo varieties

Process Method: Classic Washed

Roast Level: Developed  

Roasting Notes: Every green coffee has a specific roast profile for its wanted cup qualities. Dark roasting has gotten a bad name,  as a roaster I enjoy doing dark roasts they take more knowledge and control as a roaster. The range of finish temps are greater than light and medium roasts thus allowing the roaster to craft a unique cup based on roast profile.  At Peace I developed a dark roasting style. Hot high charge temperature and faster dry phase, then I extend the mid phase for sweetness but also to really slow the ROR before 1st crack. I spend much more time than most roasters in the development phase, the exact time and finish temperature of the development phase really decides the overall cup.     

Sourcing Notes: This is another nice washed selection from Colombia, sourced from The Coffee Quest. I really enjoy the high acidity, the balance of sweetness, and overall flavor balance. This is a coffee that I will use at multiple roast levels, it roasts and cups well at a light plus all the way to deep into the second crack. I prefer sourcing communal lots for multiple reasons, first they uniquely benefit the whole community, second they have a high overall complexity and character from the region, and lastly overall quality for the price. 

Coffee Info/Story: Prepare to ascend to great heights as we introduce you to El Nevado del Huila, a majestic communal lot sourced primarily from producers in the captivating towns of Santa Maria and Pitalito, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Northern and Southern Huila. But what makes this coffee truly remarkable goes far beyond its geographical origin – it is intricately intertwined with the towering Nevado del Huila, Colombia’s highest volcano, reaching an astounding elevation of nearly 5,500 meters or 18,000 feet!

The creation of El Nevado del Huila is an art form that embraces precision and excellence. Each small lot undergoes a meticulous selection process, with individual cuppings performed multiple times before being seamlessly integrated into the main lot. Quality is paramount, and only coffees that meet strict cupping standards make the cut. The journey begins when the producer presents a sample at one of our buying stations, where the first evaluation takes place. Upon approval, the lot continues its expedition to the warehouse, where it endures yet another round of cupping.Here, samples are meticulously extracted from each sack, ensuring consistency throughout the entire lot. Finally, upon receiving final approval, the parchment coffee is packed in grain-pro, remaining untouched until the milling process begins. 

Truly supporting the farmers means going beyond cherry-picking their best lots. It means standing beside them and embracing the entirety of their harvest, which often varies in quality. El Nevado del Huila exemplifies our unwavering commitment to these hardworking producers, whose lots present a clean, sweet, and approachable cup of coffee. Their dedication and labor result in a truly exceptional coffee that doesn’t disappoint!  -The Coffee Quest