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Colombia · Medium Roast

Colombia

Roasted by Big Shoulders Coffee

Balanced Colombian coffee with floral aromatics, caramel sweetness, and soft acidity.

Colombia — Big Shoulders Coffee
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Floral aromaticsCaramely sweetnessFudgy sweetnessSoft rounded acidityClean finish

From the roaster

The Meseta de Popayán is a high Andean plateau that sits between 1,500 and 2,070 meters above sea level.  This romantic yet functional mountain geography creates a stable climate with rich volcanic soil and a slow growing altitude.  Everything about this place is engineered by nature to grow extraordinary coffee.

Cofinet works with roughly 65 dedicated growers in this region no transactional purchasing, no chasing trends just steady, long-term partnerships. Rewarding above market prices for care, responsibility and the pride that ultimately shows up in the cup. This is how you build measurable sustainability year over year.

In the cup we find a foundational coffee.  Balanced, honest, beautifully structured.

Floral aromatics that lift out of the cup. Caramely and fudgy sweetness that anchor in the mid-palate. A soft, rounded acidity that makes it lively without ever being sharp. Clean finish. The tiniest amount of acidity.

It sits squarely in that sweet spot: refined enough for the seasoned drinker, approachable enough for someone just discovering what great coffee can be.

It performs. As espresso, it’s composed and sweet. As drip, it opens up elegant and steady. With milk, it turns into something comforting and luxurious.

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Context

This Colombia from Big Shoulders Coffee originates in the Meseta de Popayán region, sourced through producer Cofinet at elevations between 1500–2070 masl. The roaster emphasizes floral aromatics alongside caramely and fudgy sweetness, balanced by soft rounded acidity that resolves in a clean finish. This profile reflects the coffees typical of the Meseta de Popayán's distinct terroir, where altitude and microclimatic conditions shape the final cup character. The combination of delicate florality with fuller-bodied sweetness suggests a roast calibrated to highlight both the origin's inherent complexity and approachable, rounded mouthfeel. Refer to the flavor wheel to identify specific aromatic and taste descriptors that resonate with your own tasting experience.

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In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colombia grown?

Colombia, roasted by Big Shoulders Coffee, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does Colombia taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Floral aromatics, Caramely sweetness, Fudgy sweetness, Soft rounded acidity, and Clean finish.

What roast level is Colombia?

It is roasted to a medium roast level.

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