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About Colombia Supremo Medellin
Arrived February 2022.
Medellin is a trade city in Antioquia state which is located to the northwest of the capital Bogota and it is one of the larger coffee growing areas in Colombia. This region produces the majority of Colombian coffee that is graded by bean size. These sizes include various sortings of Excelso which can be screen 14 up to 16.5, and, Supremo which are screen 17 and up. Thus Supremos are the largest sized beans which the exception of Maragogype the so called 'elephant' beans, a tiny percentage of Colombia production. Medellins have a medium body and are typically not as fruity/winey as coffees from other Colombian regions. The cup is well balanced and can be enjoyed at any time of day. Harvests here are from September to December with US arrivals generally from early to late Spring.
Farm elevations are generally 5200 to 6000 feet. Ripe cherries are hand picked, mostly by women from the region, then wet processed using traditional fermentation, washing with pure mountain water using a series of canals, and sun-drying on patios. Supremo beans are large and uniform with 90% of them over screen 18.
Supremo beans, merged from numerous area smallholders, can be simple, clean and versatile. Use them for single origin, blend components to add brightness with mild body, and, dark roasts. They are dense, durable and large.
Cup Characteristics: Clean and bright with intense aroma. Light acidity and generous sweetness. Nice preparation.
Roasting Notes: Durable, high grown coffee capable of roasts between City Plus (C+) and dark roasts past second crack, and steps in between. The beans are large and dense, having enough acidity to hold up to dark roasting while still being flavorful. If you roast on a Behmor we suggest profile P2 for this coffee. We felt this profile offered the best combination of body and acidity. P3 was also quite decent.