12oz freshly roasted whole bean coffee grown in Colombia. Flavor: Milk Chocolate, Nougat, Almond, Lemon & Lime Colombia Organic Cafecauca Washed Excelso EP 2025 Colombia is the largest producer of washed Arabica coffee and third highest elevation in the world, after Brazil and Vietnam. Annual production ranges from 12 - 15 million 70-kilo (154 lbs) bags, exporting approximately 12.5 million and locally consuming around 2 million bags. Colombia is very unique that is able to produce coffee all 12 months of the year due to it's range of micro climates and terrain. The flowering period is from April - October and the Main Crop harvest from September - December. The Mitaca harvest runs from March - June. In Colombia, coffee is graded primarily by bean size and quality. “Excelso” is a classification used for beans that pass through a screen size 15 or larger, but not necessarily 17 or 18 like “Supremo.” Excelso coffees are widely exported and represent a high-quality standard. European Preparation (EP) refers to a post-harvest processing standard for green coffee that involves extra sorting and cleaning to meet stricter quality specifications. EP coffee typically undergoes additional steps such as hand-sorting to remove defects, foreign matter, and broken beans, resulting in a cleaner, more uniform cup. This preparation enhances cup quality and consistency, making EP lots especially desirable in specialty and premium markets. Organic Coffee Organic coffee at Cafecauca is more than just a certification, it’s a holistic farming approach. Farmers use organic fertilizers and natural pest control methods. Shade-grown systems help conserve soil and water, while training programs ensure consistent quality and traceability. Organic lots are carefully handled to prevent contamination, and the cooperative supports on-farm trials and infrastructure to make organic production viable for smallholders.