El Triangulo, Colombia

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia· Huila

Tasting notes

El Triangulo, Colombia Flavour notes Vibrant & juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it., honeyed stone fruit, tropical fruit Roasters' Notes: El Triangulo expresses the inherent qualities of the Pink BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. with remarkable sweetness, high cup clarity, and bright acidity with a more tea-like structure. This lot in particular presents a vibrant cup with notes of honeyed stone fruit and layered juiciness. We approach this roast from a moderate starting point, building momentum in a controlled, measured way. Careful attention is given through the mid-phase of the roast to balance sweetness development and clarity. From first crackFirst crackThe audible pop when steam pressure fractures the bean during roasting (~196°C). Light roasts are dropped shortly after it; dark roasts continue toward a second crack., the focus is on maximising sweetness while preserving the delicate aromatic layers of this reserve lot. The result is a cup that remains bright, juicy, and articulate, with a clear expression of varietal character and exceptional processing. Roast style: Progressive Region Info El Triangulo is a small, producer-owned farm in El Placer, Santa María, Huila, where coffee is grown alongside fruit trees and vegetables in a diverse, self-sustaining ecosystem. The farm is managed by Jamer Alberto Cubillos Romero, who acquired the land in 2020 and lives there with his wife and children. From the beginning, his focus has been on quality, starting with the planting of Pink Bourbon as a foundational variety and gradually refining both cultivation and processing to unlock greater expression from the land. El Triángulo is also supported by Cuatro Vientos, a family-owned company operating across Huila that works with smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. producers to offer both microlots and regional blends. Within this wider network, El Triángulo reflects a small-scale approach defined by care and attention at every stage. Altitude: 1815m ASL Processing: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Variety: Pink Bourbon Harvest: 2025 Region: Santa Maria, Huila, Colombia Producer: Jamer Alberto Cubillos Romero of El Triangulo Farm