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CUPPING ROOM COLLECTION | COLOMBIA HUILA FINCA BUENAVISTA

Posted by Caffè Umbria on May 07, 2019

This exceptional micro-lot is exclusive to Caffè Umbria this year. Nestled in the upper valley of the Magdalena River with its rich volcanic soil, near the eastern edge of Huila, Finca Buenavista produces the prized Caturra variety of coffee on 2 hectares of land owned and run by Laureano Joven. Joven is part of the micro-lot program at ASPROTimaná, where exemplary coffees are processed separately then offered only as a micro-lot. This gives farmers the opportunity to achieve both higher recognition and a higher price. This region is known for producing some of the most distinctive coffees available, and received...

Cold Brew Paloma | Cocktail and Mocktail Recipe

Posted by Caffè Umbria on May 07, 2019

This Paloma-inspired recipe fuses white tea and Indian Tulsi with the vibrant flavors of cold-brewed coffee, summer berries and sparkly grapefruit. This is not your typical coffee-forward drink. The natural flavors of the Colombia Huila Finca Buenavista play beautifully with added fruits and herbs resulting in a fresh and harmonious drink. The more powerful flavors of grapefruit, white tea and tulsi (known also as Holy Basil) are perfectly balanced with the soft sweetness of the soda and the aromatic fruit from the tea and coffee infusions ZERO PROOF COLD BREW PALOMA Ingredients: 2 oz Caffè Umbria Colombia Huila Finca Buenavista concentrate 1 bag...

Cupping Room Collection | Guatemala Concepción Huista

Posted by Caffè Umbria on March 13, 2019

The “Land of the Eternal Spring” has all the optimum conditions to produce exquisite washed Arabica coffees - mountain ranges, diverse geography and steady rainfall. This Guatemala Concepción Huista is a prime example of what Guatemalan coffees can be, a sublime mix of clean, sweet and chocolaty flavors with juicy acidity. Coffee is one of Guatemala’s most important exports and is one of the most popular coffee origins - it’s an ever present component of our Gusto Crema Blend. Guatemala has devised a unique grading system based on altitude, formed around the belief that a higher elevation produces a harder,...

Cold Brew Mocktail: The Madison

Posted by Caffè Umbria on February 27, 2019

From our signature drink collection, The Madison is an aromatic mocktail that adds an extra special touch to our Nitro Cold Brew. Ingredients:8 oz Caffè Umbria Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (link to buy online)1 Tbsp Monin Almond Syrup1/2 Tbsp Monin Vanilla SyrupLarge orange twistPreparation:Pour syrups into a chilled 8 oz glass. Shake nitro can then hard pour over top. Rim cup with orange essence and garnish with orange twist. Enjoy! Download a printable recipe card (pdf)

CUPPING ROOM COLLECTION | NICARAGUA NUEVA SEGOVIA

Posted by Caffè Umbria on February 05, 2019

Nicaragua is making a bold comeback in the coffee industry - after the devastation of Civil War and Hurricane Mitch in 1998, coffees from this region have been dominating Cup of Excellence competitions. In 2018, the top 5 winning coffees were produced in Nueva Segovia. The lush Nueva Segovia region boasts near perfect growing conditions - shade, fertile volcanic soil, high elevations, and organized producers who pay careful attention to cultivation and processing. In fact, most coffee in Nicaragua is shade grown. Most of the coffee from this region is produced by small family farms averaging just three hectares (about...

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