Santa Monica Cinnamon

About This Coffee

This coffee is a Castillo variety grown at the Santa Monica farm in the Quindío region of Colombia. It undergoes a unique Honey Cinnamon process, which involves controlled fermentation with a cinnamon infusion, followed by slow drying on raised beds. This process results in a layered flavor profile featuring notes of cinnamon, chocolate, powdered sugar, dried fruits, and vibrant red fruit. It is a specialty coffee with a cupping score of 86, characterized by its aromatic elegance and sweetness.

Origin

Quindío (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Cinnamon, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Powdered Sugar

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Honey Cinnamon

Typology

Arabica

Castillo

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