Gaitania Espresso Blend — Colombian specialty coffee from Tolima, roasted in Squamish BC. Tasting notes of chocolate, caramel, red fruits and spices. SCA 85. Small batch, direct trade. Key Features: Acidity: Bright citric Aromas: Dark chocolate and spices Body: Medium Flavors: Chocolate, caramel, red fruits Roast Level: Medium-High SCA Score: 85 Available in 227g and 454g sizes. A bold, balanced espresso built for the machine — and for the people who mean it. Sourced from smallholder farmers in Gaitania, Tolima — one of Colombia's most celebrated coffee regions — this blend is grown at 1,700–1,900 metres above sea level by the indigenous Nasa Wesx community. Processed using traditional washed fermentation for a clean, structured cup that performs under pressure. Roasted to a medium-high profile by Counterpart Coffee in Squamish, BC. Origin: Gaitania, Planadas, Tolima, ColombiaAltitude: 1,700–1,900 maslProcess: Washed — Traditional FermentationGrower: Nasa Wesx Smallholder FarmersRoasted by: Counterpart Coffee, Squamish BCBest for: Espresso · Americano · Moka Pot Freshness note: This washed coffee is brightest in the first 3–4 weeks after its roast date (printed on your bag) — that's when the citric acidity and clarity are most vivid. After that it's still great to drink for weeks more, just a little softer and rounder, with the acidity mellowing first.