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Alexander Vargas

Roasted by Dayglow

Alexander Vargas's award-winning Colombian coffee from Cup of Excellence finalist producer.

Alexander Vargas — Dayglow
Image: courtesy of Dayglow

From the roaster

You might be thinking to yourself- “Alexander Vargas, again?” And if you’re thinking that, you’re probably one of Alexander’s competitors as he makes the finals of Colombia’s national Cup of Excellence competition for the fourth time in as many years. A staggering achievement, to be atop Colombia’s coffee growing game so many times running. And in honor of that, we’re proud to be running it back with another lot from Alexander Vargas.

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Context

Alexander Vargas, sourced from Colombia and roasted by Dayglow, represents a direct producer lot—Alexander Vargas himself grows and processes this coffee. Producer-direct lots offer transparency into farming and post-harvest decisions, often reflecting the grower's specific methodology and terroir expression.

Colombia's diverse microclimates and altitudes create varied flavor potential across regions. To better understand the sensory characteristics present in this cup, reference the flavor wheel alongside the tasting notes, which will help contextualize how origin, processing, and roasting interact in the final profile.

Buy — $41 from Dayglow

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alexander Vargas grown?

Alexander Vargas, roasted by Dayglow, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

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