Colombia Finca El Mirador Elkin Guzman Caturra Natural
Captain's Gold top 3! For coffee enthusiasts plugged in to the world of specialty coffee, Elkin Guzman needs no introduction. He's a pioneer in processing and he truly cares about his coffee and the coffee community, both in Colombia and here in the States. With this microlot, he proves the humble Caturra can stand among the Geshas and Pink Bourbons as one of the greats. This cup is a certified fruit bomb with big notes of juicy, ripe strawberry, concord grape, tropical fruit and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Reminder! This coffee is raw, you must roast it before brewing
Arrival Date: May 22nd, 2024 Harvest: 2023-2024 Crop, Packed in GrainPro
Acidity & Brightness: Refreshing acidity and very sweet
Balance & Finish: Balanced with a very clean finish
Body & Texture: Full bodied with a creamy texture
Flavors: Ripe strawberry, lemonade, concord grape and tropical fruit
Grade: Excelso, grown at 1615 masl
Processing: Natural Processed – Floated and hand sorted, then dried whole for 25 to 32 days.
Grower: Elkin Ferney Guzman Vargas | Finca El Mirador
Region: Pitalito, Huila, Colombia
Varieties: Caturra
Recommended Roast Range: City to Full City (Light to medium)
We like this coffee best at a City+ (light-medium) roast or as 1st crack begins to trail off (about 1:00 to 1:30 mins development). At lighter roasts, the acidity will shine through for a more refreshing cup. You’ll also get a bit more florality at the expense of sweetness (think slightly underripe versus fully ripe). Some roasters may prefer Full Medium (between the cracks or about 2 mins development) if you prioritize sweetness and want to get more body out of the cup.
List & Beisler
"El Mirador is an 80 year old farm spanning on 32 hectares of land and has gained global recognition due to producer Elkin Guzman, a recognized leader in Colombian coffee. Elkin's coffee is known for being complex, consistent and state of the art in terms of what excellent farming practices could mean from crop level to the finished cup. Coffee produced by him and the team at El Mirador showcase an extraordinary example of traditional processing methods using pioneering techniques and new technology. This naturally processed Caturra is no exception to that long history of dedication. It is due to these efforts that Colombia is reputably one of the finest coffee producing origins in the world. These new and energetic efforts in Colombian coffee production signify a strengthened identity and exceptional coffee from Colombia for years to come.”
