SOE - Colombia Huila Pitalito Washed

Description

About This Coffee :

SOE - Colombia Huila Pitalito Washed 

Origin: Pitalito, Huila, Colombia

Altitude: 1,000 - 2,200 m

Variety: Caturra, Castillo 

Processing Method: Washed

Flavor Profile: Black: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Osmanthus; White: Orange Cream, Chocolate, Orange Peel 

Region and Farm Introduction: Pitalito in Huila is one of Colombia’s most important specialty coffee regions. Its high elevations, volcanic soils, and stable equatorial climate allow slow cherry maturation, resulting in clean, sweet, and well-structured coffees.

Smallholder farmers dominate production, cultivating traditional Colombian varieties. Huila coffees are widely recognized for their balance, versatility, and clarity, making them ideal for both black and milk-based espresso applications.

Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using the washed method, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and origin transparency. Careful fermentation and controlled drying help maintain a clean and balanced structure suitable for different brewing applications.

In sensory expression:

• Black coffee: Highlights floral citrus complexity with bergamot, grapefruit, and osmanthus.

• Milk coffee: Emphasizes sweetness and comfort, bringing out orange cream, chocolate, and orange peel with a smooth, rounded body.