Colombia Huila Coffee Taste Profile, How to Brew Colombia Huila, Colombia Huila Growing Region

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Colombia Huila: The Jewel of Colombian Coffee

Almost no country's coffee is more famous than Colombia's. Within Colombia, no region produces more coffee than Huila, located in the southwestern mountainous area.

According to data from the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC), in 2016, Huila produced 2.6 million 60-kilogram bags, accounting for 18% of the country's coffee. In the same year, the Neiva Chamber of Commerce reported that the department had 154,800 hectares of land dedicated to coffee cultivation.

Colombia is the world's third-largest coffee producer, with coffee grown almost everywhere, though in recent years, the southern regions have surpassed the north. Famous regions like Nariño, Tolima, and Huila are all excellent origins.

Small farms typically do not exceed 10-15 hectares. During drying, coffee beans are placed on elevated bamboo beds with UV-resistant canopies above, and large circulation fans maintain ventilation in the drying room. Sun-drying time does not exceed 18 days, and coffee humidity is measured daily. Small farmers believe that the climate, soil, temperature, harvesting maturity, and proper care on this Earth contribute greatly to the coffee's flavor. Comprehensive farm data collection, continuous cupping by expert cuppers providing suggestions, and consumer flavor preferences all help farms improve. This is the path of specialty coffee in Colombia.

However, Huila's value lies not only in the quantity of coffee but also in its quality. It regularly produces Cup of Excellence winners. More importantly, in 2013, it obtained Designation of Origin status—the same standing as champagne, Roquefort cheese, and many other foods and beverages with unique location-specific characteristics.

Then there's its reputation. Many roasters, baristas, and coffee shop owners will tell you that Huila is one of their favorite coffee sources, thanks to its bright acidity, sweetness, and aromatic profile.

Colombia Huila: Premium Quality Coffee

Colombia Huila represents the pinnacle of Colombian specialty coffee. Its balance is recognized as the best among Colombian coffees, belonging to the Colombian national company's specially selected high-altitude coffee beans, known as Colombia's national treasure. Thanks to superior geographical and climatic conditions, Colombian coffee has consistently maintained high quality. Typically, Colombian coffee beans without special market brand names come from the National Federation of Colombia Coffee Growers—a very large federation spanning across Colombia. It has always been known for its strict quality control and active promotion.

In Colombia's coffee bean grading system, Supremo is the highest grade, consisting of the largest and fullest premium Colombian coffee beans, with extremely low content of defective beans and impurities. Excelso, on the other hand, consists of smaller, more common grade beans. Colombian coffee flavor is well-balanced with rich acidity and unique flavor characteristics. The body is relatively full, sometimes with a hint of red wine notes and admirable fruit flavors. A small portion of Colombian coffee also comes from old varieties like Typica or Bourbon, generally branded with the farm name or processing factory name.

Huila Coffee Characteristics

Huila coffee features delicate appearance, bright acidity, medium body, sweet aroma, and fruity, caramel notes.

Brewing Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee suggests Colombia Huila brewing parameters:

V60/1:15/90°C/2 minutes

Tasting Notes

The dry aroma is very traditional and typical Colombian style, emitting many notes of vanilla and orange peel.

The rich aroma of single-origin chocolate gives way to a very bright fruit acidity at the front of the palate.

Like kumquat, freshly squeezed orange juice, and grapefruit that cools down and then transforms into marmalade.

A colorful taste of caramel, sweet grapes, and Coca-Cola.

Flavor: Red fruits, citrus acidity, vanilla, nuts, dark chocolate, with a delicate and sweet caramel aftertaste.

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