Bag of OHCO Coffee Black Condor, innovation microlot coffee from Tolima, Colombia, hand-roasted in Hampshire

OHCO Coffee Black Condor label artwork, innovation microlot coffee from Tolima, Colombia

Coffee drying at the Black Condor Project in Gaitania, Tolima, Colombia

Coffee harvest at the Black Condor Project in Gaitania, Tolima, Colombia

Drying patio at the Black Condor Project, Tolima, Colombia

The Black Condor Project team in Gaitania, Tolima, Colombia

The Black Condor Project team among the coffee trees in Tolima, Colombia

Black Condor Innovation Microlot

Regular price £11.95

Almond · Caramel · Vibrant

Colombia, Tolima · washed Caturra & Castillo · rich as espresso or filter

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250g 1KG

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Description

From Gaitania, considered by many to be the birthplace of Colombian coffee. An extended drying process gives these beans a very consistent flavour profile. It’s a vibrant roast, with hints of almond and caramel giving a luxurious top end to a very indulgent cup.

The coffee

Tasting notes: almond, caramel
Variety: Caturra and Castillo
Process: Washed
Category: Community
Farmer: Black Condor Project
Farm: La Roma
Region: Tolima, Colombia
Municipality: Planadas
Altitude: 1,650–1,950m

The process

The coffee rests in its mucilage for 24 hours, then dries on a patio for 15 to 25 days. It is stabilised before milling, which results in a consistent, harmonious profile.

The producers

Gaitania, in Tolima, is an area historically affected by conflict and renowned as the birthplace of Colombian coffee. In 2016 local grower Emmanuel and his family established a coffee processing centre to help growers from more than 15 villages in Gaitania process their beans.

In 2019 Forest Coffee and Emmanuel joined forces to set up the Black Condor Project, supporting farmers in Gaitania affected by guerrilla warfare. Forest Coffee runs regular workshops with the producers on quality, fermentation, drying and cupping their own coffees. The result is the exceptional Black Condor coffee.

Hand-roasted in small batches in Hampshire. Join the OHCO Coffee Club to save 15% on every bag, with the freedom to pause, skip or cancel anytime.

Brew guide

Espresso: about 18g in, 36–40g out in 25–30 seconds
V60 / filter: 15g coffee to 250ml water just off the boil
Cafetière: 30g coarse ground to 500ml water, steep for 4 minutes
AeroPress: 15g to 200ml water, steep 1–2 minutes, then press
Pick your grind under Grind above, or choose whole bean if you grind at home

Freshness & storage

Whole beans taste best within 4–6 weeks of roasting
Ground coffee loses its aroma faster, so use it within 1–2 weeks of opening
Reseal the bag or use an airtight container, and keep it somewhere cool, dry and out of sunlight
Skip the fridge: moisture and smells dull the flavour

Small-batch roasted in Hursley, Hampshire

Free UK delivery on orders over £25

Black Condor Innovation Microlot - 250g / Whole bean

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£11.95

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Speciality coffee roasted in small batches at our roastery on the Hursley Park estate near Winchester, plus brewing kit, grinders and espresso machines for home and café use.

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How should I store coffee beans?

Keep beans in the resealed bag or an airtight container, somewhere cool, dry and out of sunlight. Whole beans taste best within 4–6 weeks of roasting.