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FrontStreet Coffee: Colombia Huila Washed

Colombia Huila

Region: Huila

Altitude: 1500-1800m

Variety: Caturra

Processing Method: Washed

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15

Water Temperature: 90°C

Initial Pour: 1:2 ratio — that is, 20g of water, poured in roughly 4 even circles at medium speed.

Pour from the center with a small water stream, then slowly spiral outward, as if gently laying a layer of water over the coffee grounds. Even with a small stream, be careful not to deliberately slow the pouring speed: once the pour becomes too slow, the water flows in a single direction and the grounds absorb water unevenly.

After this first water addition, the coffee particles push against one another as they degas, producing the bloom.

Bloom

Bloom for about 8 seconds. Since this is a dark roast and I prefer stronger flavors, an 8-second bloom yields a richer body with essentially no off-flavors — just slight fruit acidity and distinct chocolate and nutty notes. When the expansion peaks or nearly stops, it's time for the second pour.

Second Pour

Draw circles quickly from the center toward the edges, adding 80g of water and keeping the water level high enough to cover the grounds. The point of the second pour is rapid diffusion within the coffee bed — roughly 80% of the flavor is extracted in this stage. The quick circular motion creates convection between the particles, extracting the cell walls more evenly and drawing out the fruity acidity and mid-palate flavors. From the start of the second pour, watch the water volume and try not to let it rise above the coffee bed — when the waterline nears the filter paper, stop pouring.

Third Pour

After waiting 5 seconds, make the third pour. Keep the water flow absolutely stable — stable, stable, stable; I'm saying it three times because it matters — until all the remaining water is in. Transition from fast to slow, with smaller circles, to keep fine particles from settling at the bottom (the faster second pour creates convection; once pouring stops, those fines sink and block the filter holes, leading to over-extraction). This ensures the grounds around the edges soak evenly. Otherwise you'll easily pull bitter, earthy, astringent flavors from the coffee, leaving the cup muddled. The ideal here is a pour aimed primarily at extracting sweetness. As soon as you stop pouring, the swirling particles begin to settle, and the dropping water level creates friction between them — which is why the rhythm of your pouring deserves special attention.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If chocolate notes are what you're after, Colombia is a origin to know: its coffees serve everything from espresso blends to single-origin pour-overs, spanning fruity-acidic styles, full-bodied cups, and fragrant, aroma-forward lots — something for every palate.

FrontStreet's Colombia Huila coffee, roasted medium-dark, highlights the sweet aroma of dark chocolate and nuts with moderate crema and a full, mellow body. It suits pour-over and French press, and handles moka pot and espresso brewing just as well — an Americano or latte is no trouble at all.

For espresso lovers, FrontStreet's Signature Espresso Blend combines the creamy nuttiness of Brazilian coffee with Colombia's deep, bittersweet dark chocolate, pulling a fine golden crema. It pairs beautifully with milk for a latte that's rich and smooth, stays friendly to beginners, and works equally well as the base for Americano, cappuccino, and mocha.