Apia Risaralda

22g in, 45ml out, 27-30 sec - ratio 1 : 2.1 (Breville/ Sunbeam are approx. 33ml out).

There are places where coffee is simply a crop, and then there are places like Apia, Risaralda where it's woven into everyday life.

Hidden among the misty slopes of Colombia's Andes, generations of small farming families have been growing coffee with patience, pride and an unwavering respect for the land. Every harvest begins with ripe coffee cherries picked by hand, followed by careful processing and gentle sun drying—time-honoured methods that allow the unique character of each season to shine.

The surrounding mountains provide everything great coffee could ask for: rich volcanic soils, cool days, crisp nights and the steady rhythm of mountain rainfall. It's an environment that rewards careful farming with coffees of remarkable sweetness, balance and clarity.

When you enjoy this coffee, you're tasting more than Colombia's celebrated coffee-growing landscape. You're sharing in the work, passion and perseverance of the families who call Apía home and people who continue to craft exceptional coffee, one harvest at a time.