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El Mandarino - Colombia, South Huila, Washed

El Mandarino - Colombia, South Huila, Washed

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Clean | Almond | Sweet Mandarin

Savor a coffee that captures the essence of Huila, where rich soils and careful craftsmanship create a cup that’s both dynamic and delightful. A clean and refreshing cup with delicate almond notes and a vibrant, sweet mandarin finish, offering a balanced and smooth profile.

Bag Size 250g

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About The Coffee

NAME: Mandarino
Notes: Mandarin, caramel, mild floral

COUNTRY: Colombia
REGION: South Huila
PRODUCERS: Blend of 15 lots from 9 producers
VARIETY: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
ALTITUDE: 1400-1700 masl
PROCESS: Washed

Mandarino is a reflection of South Huila's vibrant coffee-growing culture and its unique terroir. This coffee's name is inspired by its soft mandarin-like acidity, a nod to the region’s most common companion crop: mandarins.

About the Coffee:
This blend showcases CastilloCaturra, and Colombia—three varietals widely cultivated across Colombia. Castillo and Colombia were introduced after the devastating leaf rust crisis of the late 2000s, while remnants of the traditional Caturra varietal contribute additional depth and complexity to the cup profile. The coffee is sourced from 9 producers across 15 lots, carefully selected for their quality and consistency.

Terroir and Sustainability:
Huila, part of the Colombian Massif, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its biodiversity and rich agricultural soils. Coffee grown here benefits from natural shade, created by limited sunlight (about 3.5 hours daily), which encourages slow bean development and complex flavor profiles.

Tasting Notes:
Mandarino delivers a clean, balanced cup with bright mandarin citrus notes, smooth caramel sweetness, and a touch of mild florality. This approachable yet intricate profile makes it a favorite for both filter and espresso brewing.

Why Choose Mandarino?
By choosing Mandarino, you're supporting smallholder farmers in South Huila who receive a 22% premium above local FNC prices, fostering sustainability and rewarding quality production.

Savor a coffee that captures the essence of Huila, where rich soils and careful craftsmanship create a cup that’s both dynamic and delightful.

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We put effort into sourcing high quality lots of coffee in an impactful way. Working with importing partners who have great on-the-ground relationships with producers and exporters at origin, as well as foregrounding sustainable livelihoods for producers alongside transparency, tracability, and environmental impact is important to us. We roast our coffees carefully using roast profiling software to ensure we're on track and delivering consistently great results batch after batch.

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