La Golondrina – Honey Processed

La Golondrina Honey is a fresh take on a beloved classic—offering a new dimension to one of our most popular single-origin coffees. The Orgánica cooperative produced this honey-processed coffee by depulping the coffee from its cherries and leaving the mucilage intact during drying. The result is as intriguing as it is delicious, adding complexity while preserving the balance that has made La Golondrina a favorite. Expect flavors of black cherry, lime, and caramel. 

Pronunciation:  Lah go-lun-DREE-nuh HUN-ee

La Golondrina, sourced from the Orgánica cooperative in Colombia, represents a distinct approach to regional production through its specific preparation. As a honey-processed coffee, it undergoes a method where a portion of the fruit’s mucilage remains on the bean during drying, a technique often utilized to influence the final cup profile. Generally, processing methods like this can bridge the gap between the clarity of washed coffees and the intensity of naturals, often resulting in enhanced sweetness and body.

Roasted by Counter Culture Coffee, this lot features tasting notes of black cherry, lime, and caramel. These descriptors can be mapped against the flavor wheel to better understand how the honey process interacts with the inherent characteristics of the region. By balancing bright citrus acidity with deep, sugary undertones, La Golondrina offers a nuanced look at how cooperative-led processing decisions shape the sensory experience of Colombian coffee.