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Colombia| Las Perlitas

Roasted by La Barba Coffee

Las Perlitas is a sweet, punchy coffee featuring juicy notes of cherry and melon with a subtle grapefruit acidity.

Colombia| Las Perlitas — La Barba Coffee
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From the roaster

Las Perlitas has a great punchiness to it without being over the top. It's a very sweet coffee with juicy cherry and melon notes. There's a subtle grapefruit acidity that adds to the complexity of the cup with out opposing the sweetness or fruitiness.

— La Barba Coffee

Context

Sourced from Colombia, Las Perlitas represents a distinct offering from La Barba Coffee. This selection highlights the vibrant, fruit-forward profile often associated with high-quality Colombian harvests. When evaluating such coffees, tasters frequently encounter a bright acidity balanced by complex sweetness, which can be mapped using a flavor wheel to better identify specific nuances.

In this particular lot, the roaster identifies prominent notes of cherry, melon, and grapefruit. While Colombian coffees are celebrated for their diverse range of profiles—often spanning from nutty and chocolatey to bright and citrus-forward—this specific profile leans into a refreshing, fruit-driven experience. Understanding these characteristics helps enthusiasts appreciate the influence of regional processing and terroir on the final cup. Whether enjoyed as a pour-over or a standard brew, Las Perlitas serves as a clear example of the bright, clean acidity that defines many contemporary selections from this renowned coffee-producing nation.

Buy — $31.73 from La Barba Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colombia| Las Perlitas grown?

Colombia| Las Perlitas, roasted by La Barba Coffee, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does Colombia| Las Perlitas taste like?

Expect tasting notes of cherry, melon, and grapefruit.

What roast level is Colombia| Las Perlitas?

It is roasted to a light level.

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