Colombia Excelso EP

REGION: Medellin ALTITUDE: 1,200 -1,800 meters VARIETIES: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia PROCESSING: Washed and patio dried Q-GRADE: 84 Points CUP: Bright acidity, medium body FLAVOR: Cocoa, roasted nuts, citrus zest FREE SHIPPING: Ships within 3 business days   ABOUT THIS COFFEE Colombian Coffee  Colombia produces some of the most popular coffees in the world and has a reputation for its well-balanced and mild coffees. They are the second largest global exporter behind Brazil and you would be hard-pressed to find someone that doesn’t enjoy a cup of coffee from Colombia. Colombian coffees are extremely popular as they can be roasted dark without turning excessively bitter and can thus be used for espresso drinks.        Most coffees that come from Colombia are either Supremo or Excelso, which refers to the coffee bean size and grade. Excelso beans are large and pass through grade 16 sieves, while the Supremo is slightly larger and pass through Grade 17 sieves / perforations. These coffees