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Described as a “Kenyan that moved to Colombia,” this bean has an “oak-aged” quality compared to whiskeys and wines. A mature coffee with a screen size of 15/16, the Huila Excelso is lighter when compared to heavier beans Bucaramanga and the Popayan. Like its relative, the Huila Supremo, the Excelso is also de-pulped by hand, dried evenly on raised beds, and meticulously observed and controlled through processing.
Cupping Notes: Bright, winey acidity, creamy body, sweet and nutty with notes of dark chocolate and caramel.
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by Derrick Dike on September 6, 2022
Excellent coffee. Definitely store it(de-gas) for a minimum of a week after roast. Really good
by John on April 7, 2022
Roasted several batches with my favorite being a dark side of medium (a few second after second pop). I found the coffee to be more acidy than I prefer at the lighter roasts but having a very pleasant chocolate flavor, with just a hint of acidy notes at the last. I will try a small batch at a dark roast, but suspect that I will like this dark side of medium best. I have used pressurize expresso, French press and drip methods to brew the coffee and found I prefer the drip method with this one. A surprise to me, I thought the expresso was going to be the way to go. Note: I use an air popcorn maker that I have to bounce lightly to roast my beans. For the best roast it takes 16 minutes (with second pop starting about 15 minutes 40 second), so I guess this would indicate it is a slow roast. The other roasts where 12 minutes for light (first pop) & 14 minutes for medium. When I finish I cool my beans in a glass pie pan in as close to a single layer as I can. They cool quickly and are cool enough to touch in less than a minute. I cook my beans outside since the chaff makes a mess.
by Rushad on February 5, 2022
Roasted close to second crack. The coffee matches description "a Kenyan that moved to Colombia," . The coffee is aromatic, light citrus notes, some chocolate and smooth. An excellent drip coffee. Excellent quality of the green beans.
by Nathan Hunter on January 23, 2022
Roasted on SR800 to a light. Enjoyable espresso. Good choice.
by Stewart on July 26, 2019
I first fell in love with African coffees a couple of years ago, and when I read the description of this one being a Kenyan that moved to Colombia I just had to try it - especially since my favorite Kenyan wasn't available. I love how smooth this coffee is. I roast it right up to the second crack and let it sit until the next day. It is resilient and since I bought a five pound bag I will be looking forward to trying it at different levels of roasts.
by Zach on July 18, 2019
Far better than store bought coffee.
by Anonymous on January 1, 2010
When I read the description "a Kenyan that moved to Columbia" I was doubtful....but when I tasted these beans, that is exactly the description that came to mind! Muted chocolate notes followed by Earl Grey/jasmine notes. The more the coffee cools, the more it resembles a Kenyan ex-pat living in Columbia. A great marriage of two of my favorite regions! A really tasty and unique coffee.
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