Discover the rich flavours of Colombian coffee from the Huila region, with a variety of estates and altitudes ranging from 1250-2150 masl. Enjoy year-round harvests of Bourbon, Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, and Typica varieties, all certified by RFA and expertly processed through fully washed methods. Savor the notes of green apple, caramel, and dark chocolate in every cup. Experience the origin of Colombian coffee today.
Colombia has been producing and exporting coffee renowned for their full body, bright acidity and rich aftertaste, since the early 19th century.
Colombia boasts a wide range of climates and geographic conditions that, in turn, produce their own unique flavors in coffee. This also means that harvest times can vary quite a bit. In fact, between all its different regions, Colombia produces fresh crop nearly all year round.
The increasing focus on the specialty industry is changing the way traders and farmers do business. It is becoming more common for farmers to isolate the highest quality beans in their lots to market separately. These higher-quality lots are often sold under specific brands or stories.
Besides its wide variety of cup profiles, Colombia has quickly expanded its certification options over the past 10 years. The most common certifications available are Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ and Organic.
Origin: Colombia Region: Huila Sub Region / Town: Various Estate: Various Altitude: 1250-2150 masl Harvest: Year Round Varieties: Bourbon, Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Typica Certification: RFA Grade: EP – Excelso Processing: Fully Washed Cupping Notes: Green Apple, Caramel and Dark Chocolate
Excelso is marketed as the only coffee in the world that is supplied in steady volume throughout the year. Even better, in the cup it displays a reliably distinctive combination of body and acidity.
Over the years, the term Excelso has held a few different meanings. What has not changed, however, is that only the best Colombian coffees are permitted to be exported.
Excelso is supplied in steady volume throughout the year. In the cup, it displays a reliably distinctive combination of body and acidity.
About Huila
The Huila region is one of the most well-known coffee growing areas of Colombia. The Department of Huila has a population of 1.125 million and is located in the southwest of the country. The capital of the department is Neiva, a city of about 380,000.
Along with Cauca and Nariño, Huila is one the three departments where the Colombian Massif is located. A massif is a group of mountain ranges and the Colombian Massif, which is known locally as Nudo de Almaguer, provides up to 70% of safe drinking and agricultural water for the Colombian population.
The Magdalena River, Colombia’s largest river, runs through the region, providing plenty of water for coffee farming and generating (directly and indirectly) up to 86% of Colombia’s GDP. The mountain range also features the fertile volcanic soil so typical to the Andean Mountains.
European Preparation (EP)
EP stands for European Preparation. EP beans are Screen 15+ with a low defect tolerance.
FAQs about Colombia Excelso EP Huila Coffee
Colombia Excelso EP Huila is an Arabica green coffee from the Huila region of Colombia. It is fully washed, Rainforest Alliance certified, and selected to provide a consistent profile with green apple brightness, caramel sweetness, and dark chocolate depth.
It comes from the Huila region in south-west Colombia, sourced from various estates and producing areas across the region.
Excelso is a Colombian grade used for export coffees that meet defined quality and screen standards. It is commonly used for lots that aim to be reliable in both supply and cup profile.
EP stands for European Preparation. It indicates the coffee has been sorted to a tighter defect tolerance than standard preparation, giving a cleaner, more consistent roasting and cup outcome.
This lot is grown across a wide altitude range of approximately 1,250 to 2,150 metres above sea level, which supports sweetness, density, and cup complexity.
Varieties listed for this coffee include Bourbon, Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, and Typica.
It is fully washed. Washed processing typically produces a cleaner cup with clearer acidity and more defined flavour notes.
Expect notes of green apple, caramel, and dark chocolate, with a balanced structure suited to a wide range of roast styles.
Yes. With caramel and chocolate tones and a structured profile, it can work well for espresso, particularly as a dependable single origin espresso or as a base component in blends.
A medium roast often highlights caramel sweetness and keeps the green apple note lively. A medium-dark roast can emphasise dark chocolate and soften acidity.
Yes. Excelso EP coffees are commonly used in blends because they bring dependable structure, sweetness, and balance.
This product has a minimum commercial order quantity of 50 kg.
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