This dark roast features washed coffees from communities in Santa Maria, Huila, Colombia. The coffee is grown at 1500 meters altitude and comprises Castillo and Caturra varieties. The roast is sweet and smoky without bitterness, with flavor notes of devil's food cake, tiramisu, and hazelnut spread. The beans undergo a washed processing method. Huila is one of Colombia's southernmost coffee-producing departments and accounts for around 18% of Colombia's total coffee production, with coffees from the Santa Maria region known for bright, sweet flavors.
A staple of the Brooklyn coffee scene since 2008, Variety Coffee Roasters is known for its commitment to quality and its laid-back, welcoming vibe. They roast their own beans in-house and have a reputation for sourcing unique and interesting single-origin coffees. Their approach is to make exceptional coffee a part of everyday life.