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Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso

Roasted by Onyx Coffee Lab

Washed micro-lot from Tolima highlighting delicate melon and tea-like character.

Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso — Onyx Coffee Lab
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From the roaster

This is another washed micro-lot from our friends at Pergamino coffee. Edward Sandoval produces coffee in Ibague, Tolima, which yields an altogether unique cup profile. Highlighting the unique terroir of Tolima, expect delicate melon and a tea-like tactile in this versatile coffee. We enjoy this coffee thoroughly as a filter offering.

Onyx Coffee Lab

Context

This washed coffee from Edward Sandoval in Tolima, Colombia exemplifies the clarity that washed processing can bring to Colombian beans. Roasted by Onyx Coffee Lab, the Chiroso lot presents melon and tea-like characteristics—a delicate profile that highlights the coffee's origin rather than heavy roast development. Washed coffees typically offer cleaner acidity and more pronounced varietal expression compared to natural or honey-processed alternatives, allowing the subtle flavor compounds of this Tolima microlot to shine through. The tea-like quality suggests a lighter body and brighter finish, inviting sippers to explore the full sensory range of what this single producer's harvest has to offer.

Buy — $6 from Onyx Coffee Lab

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso grown?

Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso, roasted by Onyx Coffee Lab, is sourced from Tolima, Colombia.

What does Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso taste like?

Expect tasting notes of melon and tea-like.

How is Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso processed?

Colombia Edward Sandoval Chiroso uses the Washed process.

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