Colombia La Unión

Country: Colombia Region: Huila                                                                                                                            Mill: La Unión                                                                                                            Producers: El Mirador, El Renacer, El Recreo  Elevation: 1700-1750 MASL Process: Washed                                                                                                          Varietal: Pink Bourbon

Tasting Notes: Tamarind, Maple, Blackberry

Roaster's Notes: This is a special coffee for us here at Victrola, as it is a direct partnership with the producers in Colombia. The wonderful and passionate folks at A Coffee Colombia brought this coffee to us shipped directly from the mill.

Grown in the mountains of Huila between 1,700–1,750 masl, and produced primarily by El Mirador, along with neighboring farms El Renacer and El Recreo, and processed at La Unión mill, this coffee reflects the unique conditions of a region known for its dramatic day-to-night temperature swings. These shifts slow cherry maturation, contributing to greater sweetness and complexity.

The farms are managed using agroforestry practices that maintain continuous soil cover and promote long-term soil health. While not organically certified, the producers prioritize cultivation methods that minimize the use of agrochemicals and support a thriving ecosystem at the farm.

Processing begins with 24 hours of fermentation in cherry, followed by depulping and a 30-hour fermentation in tanks. The coffee is then carefully sun-dried for three weeks.

In the cup, expect notes of tamarind, maple sugar, and blackberry, supported by a juicy acidity and lingering sweetness that continue to evolve as the coffee cools. This is a coffee that balances brightness and depth. Expressive, clean, and deeply sweet.

Sourced from the Huila region of Colombia, the Colombia La Unión is a collaborative effort featuring harvests from producers at El Mirador, El Renacer, and El Recreo. This lot highlights the Pink Bourbon varietal, a unique hybrid known for its distinct color and complex cup profile. Roasted by Victrola Coffee Roasters, the coffee undergoes a washed process, which typically emphasizes a clean, bright acidity and refined clarity in the cup.

Grown at elevations between 1700 and 1750 masl, this selection from Colombia · Huila showcases a nuanced sensory experience characterized by notes of tamarind, maple, and blackberry. When evaluating these specific flavors, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the deep sweetness of maple and the tart, dark fruit qualities of the blackberry. This coffee serves as a compelling example of the high-quality output currently emerging from these specific Colombian estates.