Colombia Tolima Lorena Washed
Overview
This regional lot from Tolima represents the classic profile that has made Colombian coffee a staple for specialty roasters. We tasted a balanced cup characterized by a deep brown sugar sweetness, complemented by the complexity of dried fruit and a clean lemon zest finish. The washed processing ensures a refined clarity, highlighting a creamy texture and structured acidity. Produced in a region known for its high-altitude cultivation, this coffee features the characteristic honey-fruity flavor and high acidity typical of Tolima's Andean terrain. This selection serves as an authoritative example of the region's capability to produce consistent, high-quality profiles.
About the coffee
Traceability Information About the lot
- Origin Colombia
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Region
Tolima
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Botanical Species
Arabica
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Process
Washed
- Growing Altitude 1544 masl
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Bag Type
GrainPro or Similar
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Bag Weight
70 kg
Colombia
Valued for its meticulous fully-washed process, Colombian lots deliver year-round availability and regional diversity. The resulting cups feature medium body and clean, balanced citric acidity, essential for consistent quality cupping.
Harvest & Shipping Calendar
Harvest: Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Shipping: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
About Tolima
Tolima is a department located in the center-west of Colombia, specifically in the Andean region on the Central and Eastern Cordilleras. The area is home to over 70,300 coffee farms and 38 coffee-growing municipalities. Coffee growers here are known for being tenacious and deeply proud of their folklore and culture. The region's geography provides an ideal environment for coffee, with 80% of the coffee being sun-grown across a total planted area of over 108,000 hectares.
Annual Rainfall: 1176 - 1626 mm
Temperature: 20°C