Description

Colombia Supremo

• Name: Colombia Supremo
• Growing Altitude: 1,200 – 2,000 masl
• Milling Process: Washed
• Flavor Profile: finish, balanced, bright acidity, caramel notes, nice aftertaste, smooth
• Product Description:

Coffee Bio

Colombia is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of

washed and Arabica coffee. They are well known for their high quality coffee and about half

of their exports come to the United States. Colombia exports approximately 12.5 million bags

and internal consumption is about 2 million bags annually.

Colombia only produces washed Arabica coffee. There are three primary varieties grown in

Colombia and the coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown. There are many

coffee producing regions in the country. Colombia is proficient in producing an abundance

of truly delicious and sought after coffee.

This particular type is Supremo; this word is a coffee grading term in Colombia. Supremo

coffee beans are slightly larger than Excelso beans. Supremo beans are a screen size of 17

and 18. This type is the largest bean size grading for Colombian coffee. It is possible that

Supremo and Excelso coffee beans are harvested from the same tree, but they are sorted by

it’s size. The Supremo grade represents the highest possible; the small, less dense beans and

peaberries have been removed.