COLOMBIA
REGION: Tolima
FARM/COOP: Cafe Del Macizo
ALTITUDE: 1,500-2,100 M
PROCESS: Washed and Sun Dried
VARIETAL: Caturra, Castillo, Tipica
GRADE: EP, Organic
HARVEST MONTHS: December to April
A small group of farmers formed Cafe del Macizo in 2003 in the countryside municipality of Planadas, in the state of Tolima. With 59 lifetime growers, the group shares decades of knowledge and resources with each other to product high quality coffee. Located in the foothills of Cordillera Central, the beautiful mountains shape the lush landscape.
Tasting Notes: Dried orange, berry, chocolate
CUPPING NOTES: Medium Acidity, Smooth Round Body. Dark Chocolate, Mango, Peach, Nice Complexity.
How long does coffee last?
|
Unopened Sealed |
Pantry |
Freezer |
|---|---|---|
|
Ground Coffee |
3 - 5 months |
1 - 2 years |
|
Whole Bean Coffee |
6 - 9 months |
2 - 3 years |
|
Opened |
Pantry | Freezer |
| Ground Coffee |
3 - 5 months |
3 - 5 months |
| Whole Bean Coffee |
6 months |
2 years |
Commonly Asked Questions:
How to tell if Coffee is bad?
The best way to tell if it has gone bad is to use your sense of smell. If coffee has gone bad, the pleasant aroma will be gone and with it much of the taste. Using this coffee will not harm you, but will just not have much flavor if the smell is gone. It may also lose its deep dark color and appear a lighter brown.
How to store coffee beans to extend its shelf life?
Coffee does degrade over time and it degrades faster depending on the surface area - which means that the whole beans will keep longer than ground coffee. The best way to store these beans is to place them in an air-tight container in the freezer. You should grind fresh only the amount you plan to use that day to avoid unnecessary exposure. Storing coffee in this way will keep out moisture and other contaminants.
How to store ground coffee to extend its shelf life?
The best way to store ground coffee to keep it fresh longer is by storing it in your freezer immediately after use. Storing coffee in the freezer does not freeze the coffee, so it is always ready for use without any defrosting.