This remarkable coffee shows how the natural processing method can lead to jaw-droppingly good results. The way the flavour changes when you add milk is extraordinary. Get ready coffee lovers, this coffee is one you really need to try!
More about El Indio, Colombia
The Tolima region is one of Colombia’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, with the coffees being well represented in Cup of Excellence and Colombian Coffee Federation competitions.
This particular coffee is the combined effort of a group of growers in the El Indio programme. The programme works with the farmers to maintain strict standards and protocols in how the coffee is processed, keeping quality consistently high.
Once the coffee cherries are harvested, they are placed on raised beds or concrete patios to dry until the ideal moisture level is achieved - this stage is crucial to get the high cup quality at the end.
As the coffee dries, natural fermentation breaks down the sugars in the cherries, resulting in unique and interesting flavours, in this case, passion fruit jam and grape soda black, softening to tarte tatin in milk.
Why we love El Indio Espresso
We love the dedication that the El Indio group show to achieving coffee excellence and supporting growers in creating consistently incredible coffee.
The meticulous care taken during each stage of processing, not only increases the reputation of coffees from this region but also means growers can collectively produce higher quality coffees and earn a better return through quality-based premiums.
How to brew El Indio Colombia
We are amazed by how this coffee transforms in milk.
When brewing as an espresso we recommend 18g finely ground coffee for 36ml espresso and a shot time of 25-28 seconds. Add milk to soften those tropical fruit flavours to notes of tarte-tatin and vanilla sweetness.
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Meet the Roasters
El Indio Espresso is hand-roasted on Betty, our vintage Probat drum roaster. We love the finesse that this machine brings to every roast.
