Colombia – Supremo – Single Origin Green Beans – 1kg

Description

Colombia is the second-largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed and Arabica coffee. They are well known for their high-quality coffee and about half of their exports come to the United States. Colombia exports approximately 12.5 million bags and internal consumption is about 2 million bags annually.

Colombia only produces washed Arabica coffee. There are three primary varieties grown in Colombia and the coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown. There are many coffee-producing regions in the country. Colombia is proficient in producing an abundance of truly delicious and sought-after coffee.

This particular type is Supremo; this word is a coffee grading term in Colombia. Supremo coffee beans are slightly larger than Excelsor beans. Supremo beans have a screen size of 17 and 18. This type is the largest bean-size grading for Colombian coffee. Supremo and Excelsor coffee beans may be harvested from the same tree, but they are sorted by its size. The Supremo grade represents the highest possible; the small, less dense beans and peaberries have been removed.