America Coffee Co. Colombia Medellín Coffee
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America Coffee Co. Colombia Medellín Coffee is a medium roast sourced from smallholder farmers around Medellín in Antioquia. Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, and Typica grown at 1,300–1,500 meters are fully washed and dried in solar dryers. Dried orange, berry, and chocolate form the roaster’s stated tasting profile.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Producers | Smallholder farmers |
| Cultivars | Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Typica |
| Elevation | 1,300–1,500 meters |
| Grade | EP |
| Process | Fully washed; solar-dryer finished |
| Roast | Medium |
| Notes | Dried orange, berry, chocolate |
Origin, roast, and cup character
Solar dryers help protect drying coffee from rain, an important practical detail in a humid producing environment. The washed process and medium roast create the framework for the listed fruit-and-chocolate balance, but the page does not name a single farm, cooperative, harvest, or fermentation duration. EP refers to preparation and defect sorting rather than espresso. The cultivar Colombia is a named coffee variety and should not be confused with the country label in the same profile.
Brewing guidance
For filter coffee, start with 20 grams of coffee and 320 grams of water. A medium grind and even saturation should make it easier to compare orange-like acidity with chocolate sweetness. Grind finer if the brew is sour and short; go coarser if berry character becomes hidden by a drying finish. For espresso, begin near 18 grams in and 38 grams out. Shorten the yield for more body or extend slightly when clarity is the priority.
How to evaluate the cup
A structured tasting can help separate dried-orange acidity, berry sweetness, and chocolate body. Smell the grounds before brewing, taste the hot cup for structure, then revisit it warm for fruit clarity. If the coffee finishes hollow, increase extraction gently with a finer grind; if it becomes rough or drying, move coarser. The four named cultivars contribute to the lot, but the record does not support assigning a specific flavor to any one cultivar. Seasonal smallholder lots can vary, so use the current package as the final reference.
Format, freshness, and storage
Whole bean supports precise adjustments across drip, pour-over, immersion, and espresso. Ground is useful when it matches the intended brewer. Twelve ounces suits everyday home use, while five pounds is most appropriate for steady consumption. Seal the active bag, avoid refrigeration cycles that introduce condensation, and give freshly roasted coffee time to degas before finalizing an espresso recipe.
Ordering notes
Choose the 12-ounce or 5-pound size and the correct whole-bean or ground format before ordering. This coffee is partner-roaster fulfilled and is excluded from free shipping, returns, and cancellations. The smaller whole-bean bag is a practical starting point for comparing filter and espresso recipes, while five pounds better suits offices or regular service. Review every option before checkout because weight and preparation are selected separately. A compatible burr grinder will make the cultivar blend easier to evaluate across multiple brew methods than a single fixed grind.
Frequently asked questions
Who produced this Colombia coffee?
The source identifies smallholder farmers around Medellín. It does not name a single estate, producer, or cooperative.
Which cultivars are present?
Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, and Typica are listed. Their individual proportions are not provided.
What does EP mean?
EP stands for European Preparation, a green-coffee sorting designation. It is unrelated to espresso preparation.
Are orange and berry added flavors?
No. They are tasting descriptors in the roaster’s profile, alongside chocolate. No flavoring is documented.
Why are solar dryers mentioned?
They shelter the washed coffee during drying and help reduce weather exposure. The record specifically notes protection from rain.
Is this coffee suitable for espresso?
Yes. A medium roast can provide balanced solubility and body. Start near a 1:2.1 dose-to-yield ratio and adjust by taste.
Equipment and related coffee
Whole-bean users can pair this coffee with the Turin DF64 Gen 2 grinder. For espresso, consider the Turin Legato. Find other washed and single-origin choices in the Specialty Coffee collection.
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