Rose Huila is a traditional natural specialty coffee from Huila, Colombia. It is produced by growers associated with a regional cooperative; the project began with five coffee-growing families in central Huila.

This lot combines Castillo, Caturra and Cenicafé 1, grown between 1,400 and 1,750 m.a.s.l. Ripe cherries are selectively hand-picked from August to October, then dried in the open air using a traditional natural process.

Cup profile: sweet, fruit-forward and juicy. Look for raspberry, red plum, red apple, apricot and pineapple, balanced by panela, cacao and dark chocolate. A lemon-like lift keeps the cup fresh and lively.

Lot specification: Huila, Colombia · Castillo, Caturra and Cenicafé 1 · traditional natural process · 1,400–1,750 m.a.s.l. · SCA 86 · screen 15/19 · 11.10% moisture · 739 g/L density · 0.60 water activity.

Brew suitability: an expressive choice for filter coffee, V60, AeroPress, cold brew and modern espresso.

El Desarrollo Women Coffee is a Colombian specialty coffee from Gigante, Huila, produced by various women producers connected to the El Desarrollo coffee community.

This washed lot brings together the comfort of classic Colombian sweetness with a bright and juicy cup profile. In the aroma, expect vanilla, caramel and hazelnut. In the cup, it opens with red fruits, cherry, soft floral notes, nuts, almonds and a lingering sweetness similar to brown sugar.

Cup profile: sweet, balanced and approachable. Expect vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, red fruits, cherry, nuts, almond and brown sugar, supported by a juicy citrus acidity and a creamy medium body.

Technical details: various women producers · El Desarrollo Women Coffee · Gigante, Huila, Colombia · Castillo, Colombia and Caturra · washed process · 1,300–1,900 m.a.s.l. · main harvest April–June · humidity 11.1% · SCA 84.75 · EP.

Brew suitability: ideal for specialty coffee drinkers looking for a sweet and balanced Colombian washed coffee. Recommended for V60, filter coffee, AeroPress, batch brew and soft espresso recipes.