Colombia Luzmila Masabuel Finca El Totumo

About Colombia Luzmila Masabuel Finca El Totumo

Arrived September 2024, new crop, in grainpro.

We offered this coffee in a couple of prior seasons and it developed a number of followers who were disappointed when we ran out.  It is back now for this season.  A long time friend who imports coffee from Colombia had initially sent us a number of small lots for evaluation which we cupped along with many others arriving this time of year. This coffee made its way through several blind cupping rounds and we decided we would like to have some the small output for our customers and to give recognition to the woman who produced it with the help of her family.

Luzmila, her husband Jhon Elver own and work their very small 4 hectare coffee farm, yet it is larger than the average local farm which has a mere 1.5 hectares. As such their family has more prominence than many of their neighbors. They have been growing coffee for almost 30 years, but have been part of local program to improve and promote their coffee for the past 4 years. This year they plan to invest the premiums they are receiving for this coffee in new marquesinas or drying beds, in order to dry more of their coffee right on their property near to their home, rather than in a more remote location where they can share drying with others.

• Country: Colombia
• Farm: Finca El Totumo
• Producer: Luzmila Masabuel
• Region: Cauca
• Locality: San Jose, Inza
• Altitude: 1,900 meters / about 6,300 feet
• Varietals: Caturra, Variedad Colombia
• Process: Fully Washed, Sun Dried

Cup Characteristics: Aromas of carmel, brown sugar, molasses and mango. Flavors of cassis, bittersweet chocolate, cacao nibs, hazelnut, nectarine. Savory. Clean and well processed.

Roasting Notes: This is a durable bean that can withstand roasting past 2nd crack but the more delicate flavors and acidity are most pronounced when roasted to Full City, terminating the roast prior to any substantial 2nd crack.