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Colombia Huila Coffee Bean Characteristics: How Many Milliliters of Water are Ideal for Black Coffee

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Colombia Huila Brewing Parameters Sharing. Did you know? Huila is located in the southwestern part of Colombia and is one of the main coffee cultivation regions. The Huila area is dotted with famous coffee cultivation sites, so the names of various small regions have become brand names and are passed down.

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FrontStreet Coffee - Colombia Huila Brewing Parameters Sharing

Did you know? Huila is located in the southwestern part of Colombia and is one of the main coffee cultivation areas. The Huila region is dotted with famous coffee cultivation areas, so the names of various small regions have become brand names and are circulated. Although the cultivation conditions in this region are also very good, the cultivation infrastructure of coffee farms and surrounding conditions is not yet well developed. Raw bean drying equipment or washed processing facilities are not yet complete, which is regrettable. Coffee from the Huila region has a strong taste and heavy texture. Especially the nutty, chocolate, and caramel aromas of coffee from the Huila region, along with its appropriate acidity, can be called high-quality specialty coffee.

Colombia Huila is the top specialty among Colombia's finest. Its balance is recognized as the best coffee, belonging to the special high mountain coffee beans of Colombia's state-owned company, known as Colombia's national treasure.

Colombia Huila

Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

Origin: Colombia

Grade: SUPREMO

Altitude: 1550-1700m

Processing Method: Washed

Variety: 64% Castillo, 36% Caturra

Flavor: Heavier lemon-like fruit acidity, obvious mouth-watering effect, full and pure aroma, good balance, very rich sweetness, moderate bitterness and body, long aftertaste, with green apple flavor.

Brewing Parameters

Use 15g of coffee grounds with 91°C water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio 1:16, grind size BG-6S, V60 dripper, coffee-to-water ratio 1:15. First pour 35g of water, bloom for 30s. Second pour 125g of water then stop. Third pour to 240g of water, do not use the tail section water. Extraction time around 2:00s. (The coffee-to-water ratio determines the amount of water poured. For a 1:15 ratio, 225g of water is needed to brew the coffee's good flavor.)

Knowledge Bonus

Colombian coffee has always maintained high quality, relying on superior geographical and climate conditions. The National Federation of Colombia Coffee Growers is a very large federation spanning Colombia. It has always been known for its strict quality control and active promotion.

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