Colombia washed Arabica Excelso EP Organic Huila

On the quest for distinguished coffee, you cannot miss Colombia. Colombia’s quality reputation stems from hard work and excellent terrain. A unique topographic characteristic also comes into play when describing the various facets of Colombian coffees—the three cordilleras of the Andes mountain range. Several microclimates are formed between and within the mountain ranges, resulting in exceptional conditions for high-quality coffee production.

Colombia only produces Arabica varieties, which grow across around 15 different coffee-producing regions. One of the most renowned regions is Huila—and for good reason. Huila boasts a perfect blend of fertile soils, high altitude, and an ideal climate for cultivating specialty coffee. Like other regions, Huila has year-round coffee production due to two harvests each year: the main harvest and a secondary harvest, known locally as “mitaca”. Among the most common varieties in the area are Typica, Caturra, and Castillo.

This coffee is an Excelso EP. Excelso refers to larger beans screened at sizes 15–16—slightly smaller than Supremo beans (Screen 17). EP denotes European Preparation, indicating a minimum screen size of 15 with low defect tolerance. Excelso represents the largest volume of coffee exported from Colombia, consistently supplied throughout the year. These beans are characterized by a clean cup, medium body, and rich acidity.