Colombia Narino Elvia Gomez

Producer: Elvia Gomez

Country, Region: Colombia, Narino

Variety: Caturra

Elevation: 1920-2020 masl

Process: Honey Process

Sweet Bloom March 2021 Release

This coffee is like a punch bowl of tropical aromas from one of the premier growing regions in the world - Narino, Colombia. Guava and light raspberry notes are prominent with the juiciness of green grapes make this a real treat on the palate. The mouthfeel is lightly syrupy, the aftertaste very pleasant with a clean cherry finish. The cup holds its sweetness - always a good indicator of quality.

Roaster’s notes: Although the majority of coffees we buy from Colombia are washed processed lots, there is an ever increasing selection of alternatively processed coffees (like honey, anaerobic, natural) coming out of Colombia. We've often shied away from honeyed processed lots in particular. Much can go wrong while drying the coffee with the fruity mucilage layer still intact, which can lead to a lack of uniformity and weird flavor notes. But this honeyed lot, produced by Elvia (and her husband Hector), is a wonderful example of how good honeyed coffee can be when done right. Elvia's husband is responsible for managing the harvests and wet-milling on their farm, Finca La Veranera, high in the Nariño department of Colombia. But Elvia's passion for excellent coffee has led her to be in charge of quality - and it clearly shows. We are delighted to share this gem with you!