What is Colombian Huila Coffee Like? Rose Floral Aroma Single Origin Coffee Bean Recommendation

Poetic names might bring to mind personal names. In fact, coffee names can be even more poetic and interesting, such as: Rose Valley, Flower Moon Night, and others. Of course, when you hear these names, you might wonder: is it because the coffee has a rose fragrance that it's called Rose Valley? Quite an intriguing thought. FrontStreet Coffee will take you to understand whether this coffee truly has rose fragrance and what the differences between these two are.

Colombian Huila Region

Entry-level coffee enthusiasts know that Colombia is the world's third-largest coffee producer, primarily growing Arabica coffee beans for the specialty coffee market. Therefore, it produces many famous coffees, such as FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian Huila, and FrontStreet Coffee's Flower Moon Night comes from the Astorgadín farm in the Huila region.

Additionally, Colombia's coffee growing conditions are exceptionally advantageous. According to FrontStreet Coffee's understanding, Colombia's growing altitudes generally range between 1200-2000m, covered with rich volcanic soil, annual rainfall between 2000-3000mm, mild climate, and humid air. It is precisely because of these conditions that Colombia can harvest coffee fruits year-round, which is also its inherent advantage as a major coffee-producing country.

Huila Province is located in the southern part of the Central Mountains within southern Colombia and is the country's most renowned specialty coffee region. This area consists of hills surrounded by mountains, with cultivation altitudes above 1500 meters. Colombia's most important rivers converge here, bringing abundant water resources and moisture. Colombian Flower Moon Night coffee comes from Huila, an area of hills surrounded by mountains with cultivation altitudes above 1500 meters, and it boasts rich water and soil resources. It is also Colombia's most famous coffee region.

Coffee from the Huila region is grown on canyon slopes, enjoying high altitudes suitable for quality Arabica beans and ideal temperatures. The canyon slope climate not only prevents cold winds from entering while mountain breezes provide cooling without high temperatures, but also ensures sufficient rainfall. According to FrontStreet Coffee's understanding, Colombian coffee fruit pickers all manually harvest coffee beans on the mountains, allowing for careful selection of the most mature and plump fruits.

Varieties

Caturra is a natural variant of Bourbon, discovered in Brazil in 1937. Its plant is not as tall as Bourbon, but rather more compact. Caturra was introduced from Brazil in 1960 and currently accounts for 45%-50% of Colombia's production, having replaced the earlier Typica. Caturra is suitable for cultivation at altitudes between 700-1750 meters, with higher altitudes yielding better flavor. In terms of taste, it often has refreshing fruit acidity and a subtle sweetness.

FrontStreet Coffee: Colombian Flower Moon Night Coffee Beans
Country: Colombia
Region: Huila
Altitude: 1800m
Variety: Caturra
Processing Method: Anaerobic Natural Processing
Flavor: Strawberry jam, fermented wine aroma, chocolate

Rose Valley: Santander Region & Big Tree Farm

Santander Region is a famous production area in northern Colombia, bordering the Magdalena River to the west, with cultivation altitudes of approximately 1400-1600 meters. Coffee beans from this region are known for their intense flavors, long aftertaste, and unique fresh herbaceous characteristics.

Big Tree Farm owner Vargas has been growing coffee at Big Tree Farm for up to 20 years. At Big Tree Farm, only fully mature, bright red coffee fruits are selected for harvesting. Through washing, defective floating beans are removed, and the coffee undergoes double anaerobic fermentation with special enzyme groups. Great attention is also paid to the drying process of coffee beans, avoiding excessive temperatures and adopting a slow drying method.

FrontStreet Coffee's Rose Valley Coffee Cupping Notes: Wine-like chocolate, rose, cranberry, peach, cream

Flower Moon Night: Huila Region & Astorgadín Farm

Huila Province is located in the southern part of the Central Mountains within southern Colombia and is the country's most renowned specialty coffee region. This area consists of hills surrounded by mountains, with cultivation altitudes above 1500 meters. Colombia's most important rivers converge here, bringing abundant water resources and moisture.

Astorgadín Farm is located in Acevedo, Huila Province. Farm owner Ramirez comes from a coffee-growing family and began working in coffee production at the age of 18. He engaged in professional coffee work in Acevedo before purchasing this farm, named Astorgadín, to cultivate Caturra.

Rose Valley & Flower Moon Night Processing Methods

Rose Valley: Anaerobic Double Enzyme Wash

This bean uses the special anaerobic processing method that has gained popularity in recent years. Through washing, defective coffee beans are removed, and finally, the processed coffee beans are placed in a sealed container. Carbon dioxide is injected to expel oxygen, slowing down the decomposition rate of sugars in the coffee mucilage in an oxygen-free environment. The pH also declines at a slower rate, extending fermentation time to develop better sweetness and more balanced flavors in the coffee.

Flower Moon Night: Anaerobic Natural Processing Method.

Coffee beans are placed in sealed fermentation tanks, using low temperatures to extend the entire fermentation time. The 15-20 day fermentation period allows the coffee to develop more flavors. After fermentation, these coffee beans undergo natural sun drying processing.

Varieties: Both are Caturra

Similarly, Caturra is a natural variant of Bourbon, discovered in Brazil in 1937. Its plant is not as tall as Bourbon, but rather more compact.

Flavor Descriptions

In terms of processing methods, Rose Valley uses double anaerobic enzyme washing, resulting in more pronounced acidity. Flower Moon Night uses anaerobic natural processing, making it overall richer and more balanced.

Overall, Rose Valley tastes more like a glass of juice, with grape and strawberry sensations intertwined with floral notes. Flower Moon Night is more balanced, with floral notes and strawberries accompanied by black cocoa aftertaste, cream, and fermented characteristics.

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