Colombia Nemecio Ramos

Coffee overview

Caturra feels like a very rare variety to come across anymore. I find it mostly in field blends alongside Castillo, Colombia and occasionally Pink Bourbon. I have not come across a full Caturra separation of this quality in quite some time. This cup is brimming with acidic stonefruit character, huge texture, some slight bitterness, and a clean finish. It is both a boring washed Caturra and so much more. I am very pleased to share it with you.

Coffee flavor profile

Santa Rosa plum, Ranier cherry, grapefruit.

Acidity: tart, textured Sweetness: juicy, transparent Balance: leans acidic Finish: short, textured

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 40+ days recommended

Filter eval day 6: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 - Brilliant today with a very acidic and transparent presentation overall. The Caturra 'bite' was lessened today, earthiness toned down, but texture remains -- this is definitely a pure Caturra separation. Very juicy, lots of stonefruits, nice tartness. Fun cup!

TDS: 1.35 EY: 22.42%

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

Information

Farm: Finca Galaxia Region: Tarqui, Huila Country: Colombia Variety: Caturra Process: Washed Sourcing: Osito

Sourced from Finca Galaxia in the Tarqui region of Huila, this Colombia Nemecio Ramos selection highlights the distinct profile of the Caturra varietal. As a staple of the Colombia · Tarqui, Huila landscape, this coffee is prepared using the washed process, a method often favored for its ability to emphasize a clean, vibrant acidity and clarity in the cup. Roasted by H+S Coffee Roasters, the lot presents a bright, fruit-forward character defined by notes of Santa Rosa plum, Ranier cherry, and grapefruit.

While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their crispness and ability to showcase the specific terroir of a growing region, the interplay of these stone fruit and citrus qualities offers a nuanced experience. For those looking to further explore the descriptors found in this cup, the flavor wheel serves as a helpful reference for identifying the complex layers inherent in high-quality Colombian harvests.