Colombia washed Arabica Excelso 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. Among the most common varieties are Typica, Caturra and Castillo. Additionally, Colombia has year-round coffee production due to two harvests each year: the main harvest and a secondary harvest known locally as "mitaca.".

This washed coffee comes from Huila, one of the most renowned coffee-producing regions in Colombia—and for good reason. Huila boasts a perfect blend of fertile soils, high altitude, and an ideal climate for cultivating specialty coffee. Classified as Excelso, this coffee features large beans screened at sizes 15–16, slightly smaller than Supremo beans (screen 17). Excelso represents the largest volume of coffee exported from Colombia and is consistently available year-round. These beans are characterized by a clean cup, medium body, and rich acidity.