Colombia Huila Excelso is a specialty grade green coffee from Alma del Huila, sourced from farms in Garzón, Huila, at 1,250 to 1,600 metres above sea level in the southern Colombian Andes. Professionally cupped and scored SCA 82.5 with perfect scores for uniformity, sweetness, and clean cup, this 2025 harvest washed lot offers home roasters and small roasteries a verified specialty green coffee with a reliable, versatile profile. Bright acidity, slightly fruity aromatics, and a caramel-like sweetness that responds predictably across all roast levels. Ships across Canada. Wholesale supply available. Roasting guide + This Huila Excelso lot roasts predictably across all levels. The washed process and high altitude produce a clean, structured green bean that responds well to both fast and longer development profiles. Light roast after 1st crack Bright citric acidity leads. Fruity and delicate aromatics. Clean finish. Best for pour-over and Chemex. Medium roast up to 1 minute after 1st crack Acidity softens. Caramel sweetness develops. Balanced and versatile. Works across espresso and drip. Medium-dark roast up to 2 minutes after 1st crack Caramel deepens to dark chocolate. Full body. Low acidity. Solid espresso blend base. Dark roast right after 2nd crack Bold and smoky. Caramel sweetness persists. Heavy body, very low acidity. French press and espresso. About this coffee + Alma del Huila is the producer behind this lot, sourcing from farms in Garzón — one of Huila's most productive specialty coffee municipalities in the southern Colombian Andes. At 1,250 to 1,600 metres above sea level, volcanic soil and equatorial proximity slow cherry maturation and allow sugars to develop fully before harvest. The 2025 crop was professionally cupped and scored SCA 82.5, with perfect 10s for uniformity, sweetness, and clean cup. Those three scores confirm that every cup in the tasting was identical, naturally sweet, and defect-free — a strong indicator of consistent green coffee quality across the lot. The washed process removes the cherry skin immediately after harvest and ferments the beans briefly in water before mechanical drying. This produces a clean, structured green bean where the terroir comes through directly. The bright acidity and caramel aromatics noted in the cupping report are native to the bean and the growing conditions, not a result of processing influence. Excelso is Colombia's standard export screen size for specialty arabica, typically milled between screens 14 and 16. It is the most widely traded Colombian green coffee grade and is used by roasteries worldwide as a reliable base for single origin and blend programs. This lot is available in 1 lb for home roasters evaluating the green, 5 lb for regular home roasting programs, 15 lb for small roasteries and frequent home roasters, and 30 lb for roasteries and commercial buyers requiring consistent volume. Specifications + Origin Colombia Region Garzón, Huila Producer Alma del Huila Process Washed Harvest 2025 Altitude 1,250 to 1,600 masl Grade Excelso — SCA 82.5 Variety Mix Species 100% Arabica Available sizes 1 lb, 2.5 lb,10 lb, 15 lb, 30 lb Best for Home roasters and commercial roasteries Frequently asked questions + What is Excelso grade green coffee? Excelso is Colombia's standard specialty export grade, milled between screens 14 and 16. It is slightly smaller than Colombia Supremo but equally valued for cup quality. Most Colombian specialty green coffee exported worldwide is Excelso grade. The grade refers to bean size only, not cup score. This lot scored SCA 82.5 independently of its Excelso classification. What roast level works best for this green coffee? This lot is genuinely versatile. Home roasters new to Colombian green coffee typically start at medium roast where the caramel sweetness and balanced acidity are most accessible. More experienced roasters who want to explore the origin character should try a light to medium-light profile where the citric brightness and fruity aromatics are most defined. How should I store green coffee beans? Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture. Green coffee is stable for 12 to 18 months when stored properly. We ship all our green coffee in 9 layer hermetic Ecotact bags to preserve moisture content and the aromatic character of this lot between roasting sessions. Is this available for wholesale? Yes. This Huila Excelso lot is available for wholesale supply to small roasteries and commercial buyers. The 30 lb size is available for volume orders. For larger quantities, recurring supply agreements, or pricing on full sacks, contact us directly at [email protected]
