Description

Colombia Monserrate Excelso

Consisting of a single paved road, the community of Monserrate straddles a ridge in the beautiful Cordillera Central mountain range in the southwestern state (departament) of Huila. At the top of the road is a large, brick church that houses a shrine to the Virgen de Monserrate, a statue of a black Virgin Mary that’s become a regional tourist attraction. Most residents of Monserrate and surrounding communities are small-scale farmers who grow coffee as a cash crop.

Our current Colombian bean is produced by the community of around 80 active members. The intense flavors of this coffee are largely impacted by perfect cherry selection, good processing and ideal weather conditions for specialty coffee production in the Huila region.

Region: Huila
Elevation: 1,500-1,700 masl
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon, Colombia
Process: Washed, sun dried on raised beds

Tasting Notes: Baked pear, chocolate, toffee, bakers spice with a medium body and acidity.