FEATURE ESPRESSO | LEONCIO MACETO | Colombia
FEATURE ESPRESSO | LEONCIO MACETO | Colombia
For best results we would always recommend purchasing whole bean and grinding fresh before brewing. If you don't have a grinder, we can grind according to your preferred brewing method just before shipping.
Great for espresso machines, mocha pots (stove-tops), Aeropress & cafetière. Delicious on its own and with milk.
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Key Origin Info:
Producer: Leoncio Maceto
Processed at: Leoncio’s family farm Las Brisas in Alto Guayabos hamlet
Region: Ortega municipality, Tolima Department
Altitude: 1860 masl
Variety: Castillo, Colombia, some Pink Bourbon and Catimor
Process: Washed; carefully sorted before de-pulping, fermented for 24hrs, washed twice and dried in a parabolic dryer
Exporter: Siruma | Importer: Falcon Speciality
Cup profile: Syrupy & bright, blackberries & golden syrup
More about Leoncio and Cafe Agrario association:
Leoncio is a coffee grower from Ortega municipality in Tolima, Colombia. Cultivating coffee at his farm Las Brisas located in the Alto Guyabos areas. The farm spreads over 6 hectares of which 3.6 are dedicated to coffee production. Leoncio is a founding and leading member of Cafe Agrario association, working to improve lives of their members through quality coffee production. Leoncio’s wife Mary Rico is also involved in coffee production and works as Cafe Agrario’s secretary. The association works closely with Siruma, our export partners, and has made huge progress over the last few years both in raising their coffee quality as well as improving their organisation skill and inclusion.
This lot from Leocio is processed using the traditional washed method with utmost precision resulting in an especially sweet and vibrant cup!
