COLOMBIA Risaralda

This coffee comes to us from the Risaralda region of Colombia. Risaralda lies deep in the heart of the Andes, due south of Medellin. The combination of elevation, volcanic soil, and ideal climate make Risaralda the perfect place to grow standout coffees. This lot, like the Excelso and the Brazil Serra Negra before it, is a regional blend. Smallholder farmers in the Marsella locale bring their cherries to be processed together with others from the region. This blend combines three common varietals - Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia.

As with the prior Roaster’s Choice release, this coffee is extremely flexible in terms of brewing modality. Whether your ideal cup is espresso, filter, or otherwise, this coffee is friendly and approachable. As a filter brew, grind size and extraction time make a world of difference in the finished cup’s presentation. A longer extraction results in a sweet and mellow, slightly earthy cup with a hint of dandelion root. A coarser grind and shorter extraction opens up the stratification of flavor and notes of douglas fir tip and brown sugar separate themselves for an interesting blend of flavor.

Sourced from the Risaralda region of Colombia, this offering from Sump Coffee presents a distinct profile that leans into earthy and resinous characteristics. While many Colombia coffees are celebrated for their bright acidity and sweetness, this specific selection highlights more unconventional, botanical notes of dandelion root and douglas fir tip, balanced by a grounding sweetness of brown sugar.

When evaluating such unique flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize these complex, forest-forward aromatics. Coffees with these types of herbal and woody qualities often benefit from precise brewing methods that allow the subtle interplay between the bitter root notes and the sugary finish to emerge clearly. By focusing on the specific terroir of Risaralda, this roast provides a compelling departure from more traditional profiles, inviting drinkers to explore the diverse sensory landscape found within the Colombia coffee-growing tradition.