COLOMBIA EL CARRIZO #1171

Colombia El Carrizo comes from Kuma's farm-direct relationship with small grower Jose Daza in the coffee-growing eden of Narino. His El Carrizo farm sits at a sky-scraping 2150 meters above sea level in the Colombian Andes, alongside the semi-active Galeras volcano. This lot, and all of Daza's coffees, are 100% Caturra, a varietal known for its light, delicate mouthfeel and clean, crisp acidity.

One of the things you'll note about this particular coffee is very little bitterness, and here's why: high-grown coffees like El Carrizo contain less caffeine than other types of coffee. That's right! Caffeine in plants is a natural pest and fungal repellent, and plants grown at higher altitudes need fewer, and produce fewer, of these compounds. Since caffeine is one of the chemicals in coffee that contributes to its bitter taste, this can make a big impact on flavor. Since anything over ~1200 meters or so is considered high-grown, El Carrizo's 2150 meter elevation is almost literally miles above the rest. With this farm-direct relationship, Kuma certainly has friends in high places... and now, so do you!

With its soaring provenance, stunning clarity, and raspberries-and-cream flavors, this limited lot of Colombia El Carrizo can only be described as heavenly. I'm so excited to give you the opportunity to try this sweet, sparkling cup for yourself. We have less than 100 bags of this coffee, so don't delay, and reserve your bag today! Once it's gone, it's gone for good, and we'll just have to hope that next year's lot is just as dazzling as this one...