Colombia Cafe Ticuna Tabi

Coffee overview

It's finally ready, after some frustrating profiling. This is a dynamic cup that pushes and pulls in many directions, from shockingly bright and bitter to velvety soft and sweet. It will change quite a bit over time. Give it plenty of rest!

Coffee flavor profile

Yuzu, marshmallow, green mango.

Acidity: citric, bitter Sweetness: pillowy, sugary Balance: good Finish: lingering, slightly piney

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 50+ days recommended

Filter eval day 10: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 - Cup is finally starting to open up and show some very interesting dynamics. Bitter tart yuzu and pillowy soft marshmallow. Some resinous pine needles adds to the bitterness, especially in the finish. Curious cup.

TDS: 1.35 EY: 22.42%

We use 60 hardness, 20 buffer water heated to 198F in all of our recipes.

Information

Farm: El Mirador Region: Suaza Country: Colombia Variety: Tabi Process: Washed Sourcing: Osito

The Colombia Cafe Ticuna Tabi, sourced from the El Mirador farm in the Suaza region of Colombia, represents a distinct expression of the Tabi varietal. This specific lot is prepared using the washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean. Roasted by H+S Coffee Roasters, the coffee presents a unique sensory profile characterized by notes of yuzu, marshmallow, and green mango.

While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their bright, crisp clarity, the Tabi varietal itself is a hybrid cross of Bourbon, Typica, and Timor, often noted for its resilience and complex cup quality. When evaluating such specific flavor profiles, enthusiasts often refer to the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the citrus-forward yuzu and the subtle, sweet undertones of marshmallow. This offering provides a compelling look at how regional terroir and careful processing influence the final cup.