Colombia - Guayaba Natural

Natural Regional Blend · Huila, Colombia

Cherry · Guava · Cacao

Guayaba is our comfort coffee in this release.

Built from classic natural processed coffees produced in Oporapa, Huila, this lot is fruit-forward and approachable while still retaining structure and balance. Unlike heavily fermented naturals, the cherries here are dried immediately after harvest without extended pre-fermentation, creating a cleaner and more traditional natural profile.

The blend brings together coffees from several producers working with Minga, including Jose Elmer, Luz Molina, Hervey and Rocio Cuellar. For many of them, producing naturals represented an opportunity to move beyond commodity pricing and explore new ways of creating value from varieties like Castillo and Colombia.

In the cup we find cherry sweetness, tropical guava character, and soft cacao depth.

This coffee was roasted slightly further than the rest of the release to work beautifully as espresso while still remaining vibrant enough for filter brewing.

Brew Guide

Espresso

• 18g in
• 38g out
• 28-30 seconds
• 93°C

Expect syrupy body and chocolate-fruit balance.

Filter

• 15g coffee
• 250g water
• 93°C
• Medium grind

Lower temperatures help maintain clarity and sweetness.