71Expect Juicy Red Apple, Nougat, and Herbal Complexity from this washed.
CO · Washed
Producer
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Producer overview
Elkin Guzman produces coffee in the Pitalito region of Huila, Colombia. His farm, El Mirador, is situated at an altitude ranging between 1550 and 1750 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape at El Mirador is diverse. The producer works with Catiope, Caturra, Castillo, and Bourbon, alongside other unspecified cultivars.
Guzman utilizes a wide range of processing techniques. His portfolio includes washed, natural, and honey processes, as well as experimental methods such as carbonic maceration and anaerobic natural treatments.
The catalog tracks seven distinct lots from this producer, which have been featured by six different roasters. These lots represent harvest data collected within the index.
Recent catalog entries include the El Mirador Catiope Bourbon processed via carbonic maceration for Rogue Wave Coffee, the El Mirador Caturra processed as a natural for PERC Coffee, and the El Mirador Catiope Spring Processed experimental lot for Vesta Coffee Roasters.
The work of Elkin Guzman is characterized by a broad range of experimental processing techniques applied to a variety of coffee cultivars.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1550–1750m
71Expect Juicy Red Apple, Nougat, and Herbal Complexity from this washed.
CO · Washed
87Anaerobic Natural lot with Passion Fruit, Tart Strawberry, and Nectarine in the cup.
Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Natural
80Experimental lot with Peach Ring Gummies, Blackberry, and Pear in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
80Expect Guava, Pink Peppercorn, and Vanilla from this experimental.
Huila, CO · Experimental
75Expect Raspberry, Grape Candy, and Lychee from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, Colombia, CO · Anaerobic Washed
73Expect Watermelon Candy and Coconut from this natural.
Pitalito, CO · Natural
Not ratedHoney lot with Hibiscus, Peach, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
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