San Vicente – Colombia Filter
Recommended for: Filter
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1,500-1,950 masl
Cupping Score: 86
Tasting Notes: Crabapple, Honey, Floral, Red Fruits
Description
San Vicente coffee offers a crisp and refreshing taste with a medium-high acidity that is pronounced yet not overwhelming.
This coffee is fruit-forward, exhibiting a honey-like sweetness and body. The finish is clean and distinctly floral, complemented by delightful hints of red fruit.
Ideal for daily enjoyment, it serves excellently as a filter coffee due to its clarity and lightness. Additionally, its high acidity makes it a superb choice for those who prefer a lighter, yet vibrant espresso.
About this coffee
This coffee was grown in the San Vicente municipality of Colombia, just 10km from La Plata, Huila.
The soil in San Vicente is rich with volcanic ash, offering fertile ground that is highly beneficial for coffee cultivation.
This nutrient-rich soil, combined with careful management, supports the growth of premium coffee cultivars such as Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia.
These varieties are well-suited to the local conditions and contribute significantly to the distinctive taste profiles that set this coffee apart.
The OCCICAFE Cooperative, located in the San Vicente municipality, close to La Plata, Huila, Colombia, is comprised of smallholder farmers dedicated to producing high-quality coffee.
This cooperative has made significant strides since 2015 to enhance both its agricultural and processing practices. By focusing on the continuous improvement of techniques and quality control measures, OCCICAFE has positioned itself as a notable entity in the coffee industry of Colombia.
Farmers deliver their harvest to the cooperative’s lab, where each lot undergoes rigorous classification into categories such as commercial, regional, regional plus, or micro lot.
The regional plus coffees, like this one, must achieve a cupping score above 86 and maintain a moisture content between 10-11%.
