Tolima

Orange Zest • Dark Chocolate • Clean & Refined

High in the Andean slopes of Colombia lies Tolima, a region long overshadowed by its famous neighbours, until now. In recent years, a new generation of growers has transformed Tolima into one of the country’s most inspiring coffee origins, driven by a deep commitment to organic farming, careful processing, and small-batch excellence.

We selected this fully washed, sun-dried Arabica for its clarity and elegance, a cup that feels both familiar and unexpectedly refined. Tolima opens with subtle notes of orange zest, followed by a smooth dark-chocolate foundation that lingers with a clean, balanced finish. It shines in pour-over and French press, but stands confidently on its own as a single-origin espresso with character and depth.

Tolima is more than a coffee; it’s a reminder of how intentional farming and mindful processing can elevate a region’s identity. A quiet classic, now part of the Turaco collection.

• Origin: Single Origin, Tolima, Colombia
• Process: Washed
• Roasted For: Aeropress, Pour-over, French Press, or Espresso
• Tasting Notes: Orange Zest, Chocolate
  

Brewing Instruction (Espresso)

• Coffee Dose: 18-20 g
• Grind: Fine (for Espresso)
• Water Temperature: 200°F
• Extraction Time: 24-28 sec
• Extraction Volume: 32-38 ml
  

Brewing Instruction (Filter)

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio:
  • Standard: 1:15 (e.g., 10 g Coffee → 150 g Water)
  • Stronger Cup: 1:14
  • Lighter Cup: 1:17
    
• Water Quality & Temperature:
  • Filtered water with total dissolved solids (TDS): 70-100 ppm
  • Water Temperature: 90–95 °C (198–205 °F)
  • Too Hot → Bitterness.
  • Too Cool → Under-extraction.
    
• Grind Setting (1 to 10)
  • Fine → Espresso
  • 3-7 → Medium (for Pour-over)
  • 8 → Coarse (for French Press)
    
• Flavour Tuning:
  • More sweetness → Slightly longer steep or coarser grind
  • More acidity → Higher brew temp (~95 °C)
  • More body → Slightly finer grind or longer steep
  • Cleaner cup → Skim carefully + decant immediately