Los Nogales *Rare*

Roasted for: Filter

Tasting Notes: Berry Hi Chew, Rainbow Skittles, Grape Soda

Country: Colombia

Region: Pitalito, Huila

Variety: Typica

Process: Extended Washed

Elevation: 1870-2000 masl

About the Producer

Oscar Hernández was born in Colombia's Laboyos Valley and originally studied environmental management before serving in the Navy. Following the passing of his father, Oscar returned to Los Nogales and began transforming the farm into a centre for coffee innovation, bringing together technology, sustainability and a deep understanding of the land.

Today, Los Nogales forms part of a three-farm project alongside Finca Nahui and Finca Neblina, specialising in exotic coffee varieties. Inspired by time spent learning in Panama, the team introduced advanced drying techniques with precise control over temperature and humidity. Their approach brings together terroir, genetics and science, with the goal of improving quality while creating dignified employment and more responsible farming practices.

About the Lot

This Typica begins with selective hand-picking of fully ripe cherries. The cherries are floated to remove defects before being mechanically depulped and moved into an extended fermentation under controlled conditions, designed to enhance aromatic development and fruit clarity.

The coffee then goes through multiple washing stages to completely remove the remaining mucilage and stabilise the flavour profile. Finally, the parchment is slowly dried on raised beds under carefully controlled temperature and humidity until it reaches its optimal moisture level.

The extended washed protocol is designed around cleanliness, brightness and structure, and this particular lot takes those qualities somewhere wonderfully playful.

In the cup, expect juicy Berry Hi Chew, colourful Rainbow Skittles sweetness and a sparkling Grape Soda character. It's intensely fruit-driven, yet remarkably clean and structured.

For Filter/Batch Brew, we suggest 1:16-17 coffee to water ratio as a starting point.

Suggested recipe for V60
Dose - 15g
Yield - 250-260g
Grind - Coarse
Water Temperature - 92c
Time : 2:00-2:10
All pours are 30 second intervals
1st pour of 30g, followed by 3 pours of 70g

All orders are packaged with care and shipped within 3 business days.

You can expect your order to arrive within 4 business days within Australia metro areas, depending on shipping option chosen.

We ship internationally fresh coffee!

For international orders we use Fedex Express which takes about 3-10 business days depending on your location.