COLOMBIA AGUADAS
The particular microclimate high up in the Aguadas region of Colombia, meant one pocket of farmers made their coffee in an unusual way, resulting in an extraordinary cup. Welcome to the story of Colombia Aguadas.
A Matter Of Timing
Sometimes, things happen when you least expect, and the creation of this coffee was one of those moments. Always on the lookout for something special, it was after a routine coffee cupping that a new taste note unlike any other we’d previously seen in the region leapt from the table. So, excited by this special profile potential, we set out to discover just how it had been created.
Our agronomists worked with the Aguadas cooperative to investigate which particular practices had created the extraordinary cup quality. They discovered that tucked high up in the Aguadas mountains, the cold nights meant a small group of farmers had to ferment their coffee for a little longer than usual.
This seemingly simple alteration brought about the most incredible taste potential. As well as longer fermentation, these farmers were highly selective in only picking the ripest cherries and then solely sun drying their beans in the Colombian sun.
Unwavering Dedication
Trusting in the expertise of the agronomists, these 61 coffee farmers agreed to fine-tune their practices in order to consistently create the exact quality we were after, bringing you this special cup.
It’s testament to the farmers’ skill, commitment to their crop, and a trusting relationship with our agronomists, that they could perfect what was found on the cupping table. Allowing us to bring you a Colombian coffee different to any we have brought you before.
A New Taste Unearthed
This discovery has shifted our perception of what an Aguadas coffee can be.
The farmers’ drive and devotion to what they do allows you to meet Colombia Aguadas
With an average medium roasting, we’ve developed a complex profile– the gentle acidity dances with incredibly sweet notes, bringing to mind dulcet candied fruits.
Life In A Cooperative
Being part of a coffee cooperative is about more than just business. The strong community bond sees farmers helping and supporting each other and means the farming families have greater access to education programs, advanced agronomy training and improved farm facilities.
So, within the cooperative, they not only get to produce even better quality coffee, but their love for what they do is able to grow too. And you can taste it in every cup.
The Rewards Of Fairtrade
When farmers work with Nespresso, we ensure they get a good deal for their coffee. That is why one of the keys of the growth of the Aguadas coffee cooperative has been to become Fairtrade certified as well as to sell their coffee through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program.
Many of the region’s villages now benefit from services financed with the Fairtrade Premium in the Aguadas cooperative. The Fairtrade Premium comes on top of the coffee price; it is received directly by the cooperative and spent according to the community’s needs.
Since 2005, the region has also participated in the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program. This program is our unique coffee sourcing program. It ensures we can offer the highest quality coffees to our consumers while delivering positive impact to farmers, their communities and the surrounding landscapes. We have also worked to provide retirement savings for the cooperative farmers – a program designed by the Colombian government and implemented as a Fairtrade pilot by Nespresso.
The Fruit Connection
Colombia Aguadas has a special aromatic connection to other Grand Crus in our collection such as Rosabaya de Colombia, Cosi and Livanto, however each coffee has its own specificities.
Rosabaya De Colombia
Rosabaya de Colombia is another coffee with prominent acidity and fruity notes. While bringing you the same rich roast and body, Rosabaya de Colombia bears winey notes more like red fruits, while the Colombia Aguadas dulcet fruit has a pleasing sweetness reminiscent of candied apples and red berries.
Cosi
Cosi is crafted from a blend of both Kenyan and South American Arabicas and brings you a more subtle sweetness. The Arabicas in Cosi also bring characteristic cereal and lightly toasted notes to the coffee rather than the candied sweetness of Colombia Aguadas.
Livanto
Livanto shares the same balanced profile as Colombia Aguadas. A medium roasting similar to Colombia Aguadas accentuates malted notes, whilst fruity notes evolve to create a complex and delicate, caramelised bouquet.
Taken With Milk
We recommend drinking Colombia Aguadas black to perceive the aromatic subtleties of the origin. If drunk with milk, we suggest trying it as a Latte Macchiato. Milk blends perfectly with this Espresso resulting in an elegant and creamy beverage with sweet caramelised and fruity notes.
ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE
After years of patient searching and sampling, this coffee jumped off the cupping table and brought back to life the elusive and historical notes thought by many to have slipped away forever. Welcome to the story of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe.
Legend Of The Yirgacheffe Coffee
One particular south central region of Ethiopia is world famous for its distinctive coffee flavour. For as long as coffee has existed, the district of Yirgacheffe has been home to the floral notes of Jasmine blossom and Bergamot citrus. Like the fine feathers in a ladies hat, these delicate notes have been cherished by both locals and coffee lovers alike.
However, after alterations in trade routes and how coffee was sold in communal lots, these particular flavours became diluted and much more difficult to find. But, not happy with bringing to you anything less than what we knew a true Yirgacheffe coffee could be, we kept on looking for what we were sure was still out there.
Hunting For Elusive Notes
You know what it’s like when you set your mind to something. We wouldn’t accept anything short of what we knew was possible. Sure, it took some time, but we never gave up hope. Constantly waiting and looking, we carefully watched the crops in the region for these treasured notes to appear again.
With nothing hitting the mark, we passed on lot after lot and continued our search. Until one day. Those classic flavours leapt once again from the cupping table. When it was time to act, we were ready.
A Cherished Taste Returns
The aromas found on the cupping table that day were delicately perfumed and sprinkled with the magic of white floral notes, transporting us to the blossom-scented home of the origin of coffee. Sounds worth waiting for, don’t you think?
Having taken so long to find again, we handled these precious notes like exquisite china – gently crafting Ethiopia Yirgacheffe with a light roasted profile resulting in a fine velvety texture. Carefully bringing everything together for a coffee with all the finesse of a true, authentic Yirgacheffe.
A Land Of Coffee Lovers
Welcome to the place where coffee is part of the family. It’s been part of Ethiopia's indigenous cultural tradition for more than 10 generations. Considered the birthplace of coffee, it still grows wild high up in the mountain forests. Unlike many coffee growing countries, Ethiopians drink half as much coffee as they export.
A daily ritual in most homes across the country is the ornate coffee ceremony where they roast beans in an open pan over a fire and come together to talk and drink.
The Rewards Of Fairtrade
Sustainability is right at the heart of what we do and when it comes to bringing you a responsible cup, Nespresso is always partnering up to ensure the highest positive impact for farming communities. That’s why we work with partners like Fairtrade International.
The Yirgacheffe Cooperative unites 22 farms, all Fairtrade. As well as being focused on producing the best coffee crops, the members of the cooperative have proudly invested Fairtrade money into both education and community infrastructure. As most farms are smallholders, this not only strengthens the community, it is also a vital way to help secure the smooth delivery of their coffee from the farms to your cup.
The Floral Connection
Our second coffee from the country, Bukeela ka Ethiopia is also a Pure Origin but this Grand Cru comes from Sidamo and other Western regions of Ethiopia.
Bukeela ka Ethiopia
Bukeela ka Ethiopia is lighter in body and less intense than Ethiopia Yirgacheffe but also has those delicate floral notes the country’s coffee is known and loved for.
Taken With Milk
We recommend drinking Ethiopia Yirgacheffe black to perceive the aromatic subtleties of the origin. If drunk with milk, we suggest trying it as a Latte Macchiato. This coffee will become even more aromatic with surprising floral notes reminiscent of a violet candy. The addition of milk brings sweetness and a biscuit flavour to this tasteful Espresso.
Legend Of The Yirgacheffe Coffee
One particular south central region of Ethiopia is world famous for its distinctive coffee flavour. For as long as coffee has existed, the district of Yirgacheffe has been home to the floral notes of Jasmine blossom and Bergamot citrus. Like the fine feathers in a ladies hat, these delicate notes have been cherished by both locals and coffee lovers alike.
However, after alterations in trade routes and how coffee was sold in communal lots, these particular flavours became diluted and much more difficult to find. But, not happy with bringing to you anything less than what we knew a true Yirgacheffe coffee could be, we kept on looking for what we were sure was still out there.
Hunting For Elusive Notes
You know what it’s like when you set your mind to something. We wouldn’t accept anything short of what we knew was possible. Sure, it took some time, but we never gave up hope. Constantly waiting and looking, we carefully watched the crops in the region for these treasured notes to appear again.
With nothing hitting the mark, we passed on lot after lot and continued our search. Until one day. Those classic flavours leapt once again from the cupping table. When it was time to act, we were ready.
A Cherished Taste Returns
The aromas found on the cupping table that day were delicately perfumed and sprinkled with the magic of white floral notes, transporting us to the blossom-scented home of the origin of coffee. Sounds worth waiting for, don’t you think?
Having taken so long to find again, we handled these precious notes like exquisite china – gently crafting Ethiopia Yirgacheffe with a light roasted profile resulting in a fine velvety texture. Carefully bringing everything together for a coffee with all the finesse of a true, authentic Yirgacheffe.
A Land Of Coffee Lovers
Welcome to the place where coffee is part of the family. It’s been part of Ethiopia's indigenous cultural tradition for more than 10 generations. Considered the birthplace of coffee, it still grows wild high up in the mountain forests. Unlike many coffee growing countries, Ethiopians drink half as much coffee as they export.
A daily ritual in most homes across the country is the ornate coffee ceremony where they roast beans in an open pan over a fire and come together to talk and drink.
The Rewards Of Fairtrade
Sustainability is right at the heart of what we do and when it comes to bringing you a responsible cup, Nespresso is always partnering up to ensure the highest positive impact for farming communities. That’s why we work with partners like Fairtrade International.
The Yirgacheffe Cooperative unites 22 farms, all Fairtrade. As well as being focused on producing the best coffee crops, the members of the cooperative have proudly invested Fairtrade money into both education and community infrastructure. As most farms are smallholders, this not only strengthens the community, it is also a vital way to help secure the smooth delivery of their coffee from the farms to your cup.
The Floral Connection
Our second coffee from the country, Bukeela ka Ethiopia is also a Pure Origin but this Grand Cru comes from Sidamo and other Western regions of Ethiopia.
Bukeela ka Ethiopia
Bukeela ka Ethiopia is lighter in body and less intense than Ethiopia Yirgacheffe but also has those delicate floral notes the country’s coffee is known and loved for.
Taken With Milk
We recommend drinking Ethiopia Yirgacheffe black to perceive the aromatic subtleties of the origin. If drunk with milk, we suggest trying it as a Latte Macchiato. This coffee will become even more aromatic with surprising floral notes reminiscent of a violet candy. The addition of milk brings sweetness and a biscuit flavour to this tasteful Espresso.
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