Colombia: Amigos de Huila

Amigos del Huila is a nine-producer micro-lot blend sourced directly from smallholders in southern Huila. These ecologically-minded farmers come from the regions of San Agustin and Tarqui. They receive farm gate pricing where farmers are paid at least 50% above fair trade prices AT THE GATE. This is definitely a palette-pleaser and we hope, the beginning of a consistent offering from Colombia.

Cupping Notes: Magnolia petals, soft citrus, bittersweet chocolate and buttery caramel flavors

Brew Recommendations: Espresso, drip, French press, pour over

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Farmers:

Yamid Quinayas

Edilma Quinayas

Miller Quinayas

Carlotta Calderón

Samuel Osorio

Reimundo Guarnizo

José Ferley Ruiz

Alex Fernando Osorio

Darabiel Osorio

Varietals: Caturra and Colombia with a little Tabi

Region: Huila

Processing Method: Wet process (washed) and patio sun-dried

Equity and Transparency Pricing Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the renowned Colombia · Huila region, this offering from Keia & Martyn's Coffee showcases the classic profile of the Caturra varietal. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a meticulous processing method that typically emphasizes a clean, balanced cup profile, allowing the inherent characteristics of the bean to shine through without the influence of fruit fermentation often found in natural-processed lots.

In the cup, this selection presents a sophisticated interplay of delicate floral aromatics like magnolia petals and bright, soft citrus, grounded by the comforting richness of bittersweet chocolate and buttery caramel. These nuanced flavors can be mapped across the flavor wheel to better understand the complexity of the Huila terroir. By focusing on the traditional washed approach, this coffee highlights the clarity and structural elegance that have made Caturra a staple for producers seeking to balance sweetness and acidity in their harvests.