El AguilaNatural · San Rafael

Cup profile

El Aguila is a natural specialty lot from San Rafael, Santa Isabel, Tolima, grown at 1700 m and scored 87 points. In the cup: panela, lemongrass, malt, lemon, vanilla, citronella.

About the variety

This lot is a single-farm blend of Bourbon-family varieties, put together for a consistent, sweet profile at a friendlier price than single-variety microlots.

Where it grows

Tolima lies in central Colombia on the slopes of the Central Andes. Its southern municipalities, such as Planadas and Rioblanco, have become a reference for high-altitude specialty coffee. San Rafael farm sits at 1700 m in Santa Isabel.

Processing

Natural: whole cherries are dried with the fruit still on the bean. Expect more fruit, sweetness and body.

Co-fermented: the producer adds cultures or fruit during fermentation to shape the profile. Details for each lot come with the samples.