Trust the Process. Colombian Collection

“I don’t say this lightly, but I believe Colombia is on its way to becoming the specialty coffee darling of the world.”

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Two seasons ago, we started a great new relationship with Leonid Ramirez at Finca La Cortina de Hierro in Genova, Quindio, Colombia. Known for its rich trifecta of high altitudes up to 1900masl, volcanic soils and a temperate climate, the region is fertile ground for Leonid’s great coffees. By selling his coffee to Five Senses at up to 4x the local market price, Leonid’s been able to improve his family’s living conditions and commit to sustainable farming conditions. Additionally, this relationship has provided the security for him to explore alternative processes on his Variedad varietal coffee; we’re excited to present to you the results of these experiments!

What's in the tube?

This collection features 3x 100g tins of delicious Leonid Ramirez coffee showcasing different processing methods from his farm in Genova, Colombia. Neatly packed in a sleek tube, the Colombian Collection is a must have for anyone looking to further explore both Colombian coffee and how processing can influence the cup.

Note.

• All coffees roasted to a filter profile.

• All coffees roasted 05 / 02 / 2019

• No discounts applicable on this product.

• All orders will ship from Thursday 7 February until sold out.

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Washed

Producer: Leonid Ramirez

Orange tart & cherry, silky body with a sweet, lingering finish.

Altitude: 1850-1900masl
Varietal: Variedad
Process: Washed
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Black Honey

Producer: Leonid Ramirez

Apricot & stewed peach, juicy body with a lingering brown sugar aftertaste.

Altitude: 1850-1900masl Varietal: Variedad Process: Black Honey

Natural

Producer: Rodrigo Cortez

Cherry ripe, blood orange & mandarin, silky-smooth body with a sweet finish.

Altitude: 1850-1900masl
Varietal: Variedad
Process: NAtural
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The Trust the Process collection from Five Senses highlights the meticulous work of producers Leonid Ramirez and Rodrigo Cortez in Genova, Quindio. Grown at 1850–1900 masl, this Colombian selection showcases the Variedad cultivar, a staple of the region’s diverse agricultural landscape. Coffees from Colombia · Genova, Quindio are often celebrated for their vibrant acidity and complex sweetness, characteristics that are clearly reflected in the profile of this specific lot.

When evaluating such coffees, enthusiasts often look for the interplay between fruit-forward acidity and structural mouthfeel. The tasting notes for this collection—ranging from bright citrus like blood orange and mandarin to the deeper, cooked-fruit sweetness of stewed peach and cherry—offer a broad spectrum of flavors to explore. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into a broader sensory framework, you can reference the flavor wheel. This collection serves as a compelling example of how careful processing can elevate the inherent qualities of Colombian coffee.