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FINCA EL FALDON #3

Roasted by The Barn

This third lot from Luis at Finca El Faldon offers exceptional complexity with notes of fresh lemonade and sweet apricot.

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FINCA EL FALDON #3 — The Barn
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fresh lemonadesweet apricot

From the roaster

Our third lot from Luis at Finca El Faldon - this may be the best yet! With notes of fresh lemonade and sweet apricot, expect exceptional complexity and refined Colombian character.

— The Barn

Context

Finca El Faldon #3, sourced by The Barn, represents a focused selection from producer Luis in Colombia. Coffees from the Colombia region are frequently celebrated for their vibrant acidity and balanced profiles, often serving as a benchmark for high-quality washed Arabica. In this specific lot, the roaster identifies bright, citrus-forward characteristics of fresh lemonade paired with the stone-fruit sweetness of apricot.

When evaluating such distinct flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between citric acidity and fruit-driven sugars. While general expectations for Colombian coffees often lean toward caramel or nutty foundations, this particular offering highlights the potential for clarity and brightness within the region. By focusing on the specific output of Luis’s harvest, this entry provides a snapshot of the nuanced work currently defining contemporary production standards in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is FINCA EL FALDON #3 grown?

FINCA EL FALDON #3, roasted by The Barn, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does FINCA EL FALDON #3 taste like?

Expect tasting notes of fresh lemonade and sweet apricot.

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