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Colombia - Inga Red Honey

Roasted by La Colombe

Colombian red honey process coffee with fruity sweetness and vibrant acidity.

Colombia - Inga Red Honey — La Colombe
Image: courtesy of La Colombe
fruity sweetnessvibrant acidity

From the roaster

Origins: This Red Honey process gives the coffee a fruity sweetness tempered with vibrant acidity

Roast Level: Lighter

How We Like It: It’s extraordinary every way—french press, filter, or espresso

La Colombe

Context

La Colombe's Colombia Inga Red Honey showcases the natural sweetness and complexity characteristic of the red honey process, a fermentation-forward method that bridges the gap between washed and natural coffees. Sourced from Colombia, this lot expresses the roaster's tasting notes of fruity sweetness and vibrant acidity—qualities that red honey processing tends to amplify through prolonged contact with fruit mucilage during drying. The combination delivers both brightness and body, inviting exploration across the flavor wheel from stone fruit to sugar-forward sweetness. La Colombe's roasting reveals the inherent potential of this regional and processed lot.

Buy — $21 from La Colombe

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colombia - Inga Red Honey grown?

Colombia - Inga Red Honey, roasted by La Colombe, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does Colombia - Inga Red Honey taste like?

Expect tasting notes of fruity sweetness and vibrant acidity.

How is Colombia - Inga Red Honey processed?

Colombia - Inga Red Honey uses the Red Honey process.

What roast level is Colombia - Inga Red Honey?

It is roasted to a light level.

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