The Brew Blog

High-altitude Colombian light roast — Huila, Nariño, Pink Bourbon — and why it is the most approachable entry point into specialty light roast without sacrificing complexity.

The five best coffee origins for light roast — Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Panama Gesha, and Rwanda — and what makes each one distinct in the cup.

Chiroso is a Colombian coffee variety from Urrao, Antioquia with probable Ethiopian landrace genetics — producing floral, tea-like cups that rival Gesha in complexity.

Tabi is Colombia's under-explored disease-resistant coffee variety — Bourbon-style cups with rust resistance. CENICAFÉ breeding and cup profile.

Antioquia is Colombia's largest coffee department by volume. From Medellín's slopes to Jardín's micro-lots, its chocolate-caramel cup defines the country.

Cauca coffee sits between Huila and Nariño — Colombia's finest specialty triangle. Clean, balanced cups from indigenous cooperatives at 1,500 to 2,000m.