THE ORIGIN REPORT
Colombia Santa Maria
Region: Huila
Elevation: 1500 MASL
Varietal: Caturra, Castillo
Process: Natural
About Colombia Santa Maria
From southern Colombia’s mountainous Huila region comes Colombia Huila Santa Maria Natural. Grown at 1,500 meters in Santa Maria, this coffee reflects the vibrant fruit character and sweetness that have made Huila one of the world’s most celebrated coffee-growing areas.
Near the Nevado del Huila volcano, Santa Maria benefits from high elevation, a mild climate, and generations of agricultural tradition. This lot features Castillo and Caturra varieties, offering an expressive interpretation of the region’s character.
What Makes This Colombian Coffee Special?
This coffee’s natural processing sets it apart. Rather than removing the fruit immediately, producers dry the coffee cherries intact, encouraging deeper sweetness, fuller body, and pronounced fruit flavors.
After harvest, the cherries are carefully dried on patios before the dried fruit is removed. The result is a lively, complex cup that emphasizes juicy fruit, rich sweetness, and a lingering finish; an adventurous contrast to Huila’s typically clean, balanced washed coffees.
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Jam, Vanilla Bean
This coffee’s natural processing sets it apart. Rather than removing the fruit immediately, producers dry the coffee cherries intact, encouraging deeper sweetness, fuller body, and pronounced fruit flavors.
After harvest, the cherries are carefully dried on patios before the dried fruit is removed. The result is a lively, complex cup that emphasizes juicy fruit, rich sweetness, and a lingering finish; an adventurous contrast to Huila’s typically clean, balanced washed coffees.
