Colombia El Recuerdo — Espresso
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Producer
Carlos Guamanga’s lots are carried by 5 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 5 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Carlos Guamanga produces coffee in the departments of Huila and Tolima in Colombia, working within an altitude band of 1750 to 1800 meters. The catalog records 11 lots from this producer, with an average Cherrybook Index of 57.8. Five different roasters currently carry offerings from this producer, with one lot presently in-stock. The varietal landscape in the catalog focuses on Pink Bourbon, appearing in eight lots, and Caturra, appearing in five lots. Processing methods across all recorded lots lean entirely toward the washed process, which accounts for all 11 catalog entries. The catalog footprint includes representation from roasters such as Mecca Coffee, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, and Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters. Harvest representations and lot designations vary across these roasters. Recent catalog examples include washed Pink Bourbon and Caturra lots roasted by Mecca Coffee and 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, alongside offerings under names such as Colombia El Recuerdo and Holiday Espresso. Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters also features a washed Pink Bourbon lot from this producer. The work of Carlos Guamanga in the catalog is distinguished by a strong emphasis on washed Pink Bourbon and Caturra varieties grown at high altitudes in Huila and Tolima.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1750–1800m
Harvests
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Peach Candy, Yellow Stone Fruits, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Raspberry, Mint, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Red Apple, Honey, and Orange from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Related producers
Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.