LAS MARGARITAS, Colombia (SCA Score 91.2)
LAS MARGARITAS, Colombia (SCA Score 91.2)

LAS MARGARITAS, Colombia (SCA Score 91.2)

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This Sudan Rume from Las Margaritas in Valle, Colombia, is a rare, competition-grade lot. It comes from Café Granja La Esperanza, one of the most renowned coffee farms in the world, which we had the privilege of visiting ourselves. We are always thrilled to bring these extraordinary lots to you, the result of extreme processing protocols pushed to the absolute limit of quality.

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LAS MARGARITAS, Colombia (SCA Score 91.2)

100g / Whole bean

  • Coffee House

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    1 Market Place
    Chippenham SN15 3HD
    United Kingdom

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    Unit C11
    Bumpers Way
    Chippenham SN14 6LH
    United Kingdom

    +441249263437

What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

What are tasting notes?

  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Apricot, Minty, Blueberry
SCORE: 91.20
PRODUCER: Cafe Granja La Esperanza
VARIETAL: Sudan Rume
PROCESSING: Natural

Rigoberto Herrera

In 2007, Rigoberto Herrera took on the challenge of managing La Carleida, a farm in Panama’s Boquete region. Just a year later, he secured first place in the Best Coffee of Panama competition, a turning point in his career.

Inspired by this success, he brought Geisha seeds to Colombia, beginning a new chapter for Granja La Esperanza. Adapting this delicate varietal to Colombia’s climate was no small feat, but through dedication and innovation, he transformed the farm into a global leader in speciality coffee. Today, Granja La Esperanza is known for its rare varietals and exceptional cup quality, continually pushing the boundaries of coffee excellence.

Las Margaritas

Las Margaritas, one of Café Granja La Esperanza’s (CGLE) farms, is located in Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, and is defined by its unique microclimate. A flowing brook nourishes the verdant slopes, often shrouded in mist, creating ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

Farm manager Juan Carlos oversees modernised processing facilities, prioritising efficient water use with a vertical demucilager and employing innovative fermentation techniques in their multi-compartment silo. While rejuvenating their Pacamara plot, Las Margaritas also cultivates Pink Bourbon and the recently released CGLE17 hybrid.

The farm further distinguishes itself by inviting visitors to experience the "Field of Dreams," an area designed to foster appreciation for the farm's unique ecosystem and promote environmental awareness.

Natural Processing

The whole cherry is left to dry slowly with the fruit still intact, rather than removed beforehand. At Café Granja La Esperanza, this is taken to another level entirely.

Their extreme processing protocols involve meticulous control over fermentation time, temperature and drying conditions, allowing the sugars and fruit character of the cherry to develop far beyond what natural processing typically achieves. The result is a cup with extraordinary depth and complexity, with apricot, mint and blueberry notes that owe as much to this precision as they do to the coffee itself.

The whole cherry is left to dry slowly with the fruit still intact, rather than removed beforehand. At Café Granja La Esperanza, this is taken to another level entirely.

Their extreme processing protocols involve meticulous control over fermentation time, temperature and drying conditions, allowing the sugars and fruit character of the cherry to develop far beyond what natural processing typically achieves. The result is a cup with extraordinary depth and complexity, with apricot, mint and blueberry notes that owe as much to this precision as they do to the coffee itself.