FILTER OF THE MONTH: COFFEE PLANT - Colombia El Puente Honey Filter 250g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Colombia, roasted by COFFEE PLANT roasting brand. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. The brew resembles the flavour of bananas, strawberries, grapefruit, and flowers.

Country: Colombia

Region: Pitalito, Huila

Washing Station: El Puente Washing Station

Variety: Castillo

Processing method: Honey

Altitude: 1680 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

El Puente is a project owned by Clearpath Coffee, established with the goal of creating a new washing station in the Huila region. Founded in 2018 near the town of Palestina in southern Huila, the station was built to support local farmers by providing easier access to coffee processing and sales. Today, 214 nearby farmers deliver their freshly harvested cherries to El Puente—most of them of the Castillo variety.

El Puente focuses primarily on honey, natural, and other experimental fermentation methods, all while minimizing water usage.

This particular lot is 100% Castillo, processed using the honey method. Upon arrival at the station, cherries underwent an initial selection to remove debris and under- or overripe fruit. Then, they were placed in a water tank to eliminate remaining floaters and defects. Next, the cherries were pulped to remove the skin, and the beans were placed in anaerobic fermentation tanks for 6 hours. Afterward, they were dried on raised beds for about 20 days until reaching optimal moisture content. Finally, the beans were cleaned, vacuum-packed in GrainPro bags, and prepared for export.

Thanks to this carefully designed process, the result is a uniform, defect-free coffee with beautifully developed beans—an excellent base for precise roasting.

ROASTER'S NOTES

Inside this bag, you’ll find 100% Castillo – a variety known for its high yield, resistance to fungal diseases, and exceptional balance between sweetness and acidity.

In the aroma, you’ll discover sweet notes of strawberry and banana, complemented by delicate floral hints.

In taste, these fruity tones dominate, harmonized by a pleasant, grapefruit-like acidity. The cup has a rich, syrupy body and a long, sweet, fruity finish.

This coffee stands out for its exceptional sensory profile and remarkable precision in processing and selection. Although El Puente is a relatively new station, its skilled and curious team continues to deliver outstanding and experimental results year after year.

COFFEE OF THE MONTH

Every month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.

The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!