
What to Expect
This Colombian from Huila delivers syrupy sweetness with a warming, spiced edge. Expect caramel and dried fruit character rather than bright acidity — it's a medium roast that leans into comfort and approachability.
The Cup
The body is medium to heavy with a syrupy, round mouthfeel that coats the palate. Acidity is low to moderate, soft rather than sharp, which lets the sweetness and spice sit front and centre. This is a clean, fully washed coffee with no funk or ferment character — just straightforward, well-developed flavour. The raisin and winter spice notes give it a cooked-fruit warmth rather than fresh, citric brightness.
Who This Is For
If you prefer sweetness and body over acidity, or you're looking for something approachable that works well with milk, this is a solid choice. It's also a good fit for drinkers who find lighter, fruitier coffees too sharp or tea-like.
If you're after floral complexity or bright, juicy acidity, this won't deliver that.
Best for: Drinkers who want a smooth, sweet, low-acid cup with enough character to stay interesting.
How to Brew This Coffee
A French Press will emphasise the syrupy body and let the caramel and spice notes develop fully. An Aeropress offers flexibility — you can dial in sweetness or push for a bit more clarity depending on your recipe. It'll also work well as Espresso, where the medium roast and heavier body translate into a rich, sweet shot that holds up in milk drinks.
Colombia
Colombia Madremonte
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Description from Roaster
CARAMEL, RAISIN, WINTER SPICE This medium roast single origin is perfect for those who enjoy syrupy sweetness balanced against spice and dried fruits.Description from Roaster
CARAMEL, RAISIN, WINTER SPICE
This medium roast single origin is perfect for those who enjoy syrupy sweetness balanced against spice and dried fruits.
This description comes from Small Batch Coffee Roasters, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Ways to Brew
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
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Aeropress
A curated range of coffees suited to the Aeropress, selected on their own merits through our attribute analysis. We look for the clarity and balance this fast, pressure-assisted method rewards, so whether you brew short and concentrated or long and clean, each bean here is chosen to give you a bright, well-defined cup. Want to get the most from yours? See our Aeropress brewing guide.
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Espresso
Coffees hand-picked for espresso, chosen by analysing each one's roast, body and flavour rather than relying on the roaster's label. These are beans with the sweetness, depth and structure to pull a rich, balanced shot under pressure, from chocolatey blends to fruit-forward single origins. Every coffee here earned its place by how it actually performs in the basket. New to pulling shots? Read our espresso brewing basics.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Founded in Brighton & Hove in 2006, Small Batch Coffee Roasters has its award-winning roastery in Portslade. The team carefully sources ethical, sustainably produced coffees, then roasts them in small batches to highlight their unique character and quality. Alongside supplying its own cafés and mobile coffee cart, Small Batch partners with a wide range of wholesale customers, committed to responsible sourcing, craftsmanship, and exceptional coffee experiences.
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