Variety Academic Background
The Colombia Cultivar (Variedad Colombia) was developed and officially released by Cenicafé researchers in 1982 as a selected individual from crosses between Caturra and Híbrido de Timor (Source: Cenicafé, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, official variety documentation).According to the FNC 2022 Annual Report, the Colombia Cultivar is the second most widely cultivated variety in Colombia and one of the highest-volume specialty exports, favored by international buyers including Starbucks Reserve and Counter Culture.
Flavor Description
This washed lot from Huila showcases the Colombia Cultivar at its most classic: a solid base of caramel and dark-chocolate sweetness, brightened mid-palate by apple and red-berry acidity, with a medium-full body, a clean finish, and a lingering nutty sweetness. It is the definitive textbook expression of "Colombian specialty coffee."Market Presence
The washed Colombia Cultivar is among the most common Colombian lots at Taiwan specialty chains (such as Cama Café premium series) and the US mass-specialty market (Starbucks Reserve, Blue Bottle).Brewing Notes
- Pour-over: Medium grind, water temperature 91–93°C, ratio 1:15
- Espresso: Works well as a blend base component, contributing creaminess and caramel sweetness