Microlot Var. Colombia

"Microlot" is a trending term in the coffee industry. But what exactly qualifies as microlot coffee? Think of a vineyard where most grapes produce good wine, but one small area yields exceptional grapes. These grapes have superior flavor, aroma, and complexity. The vintner gives these vines extra care and attention, and when it's time to harvest, the grapes are processed separately to create a premium wine. Microlot coffee follows the same principle. It comes from a small plot, usually yielding about 40 bags annually. These beans have unique qualities (85+ cupping score) and receive special care to enhance their distinctiveness. Microlots are harvested from specific plots at particular altitudes and processed separately from the rest of the farm's coffee to highlight their unique traits. A microlot isn't just a small batch of coffee or larger lots divided into smaller bags. It involves careful cultivation and experimental efforts by growers and buyers to produce coffee with special cha