NL Sweet Valley
| Price per 1kg. |
€ 81,76 |
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| Price updated: |
4th Oct 2025 |
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Door te kiezen voor een verpakking van 1000 gram (1 kg) |
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Beans Parameters
Caffeine: With caffeine
Origins: Colombia
Altitudes: High-Altitude Coffee
Sorts: ARABICA
Processing methods: Natural
Additional
Sweet Valley from Valle del Cauca comes from Finca Potosi, part of Granja La Esperanza. The Colombian cultivar grows around 1800 meters and is naturally processed, with 15 hours of controlled fermentation and 72 hours of drying in a dehumidifier. The result is a clear, lively profile with notes of candy apple, plum, and hibiscus, and a juicy mouthfeel. Available as filter or espresso roast, with a lighter profile for filter. Advice: taste the beans after at least two weeks of rest, with peak flavor between weeks seven and twelve. Exclusively available at Manhattan Coffee Roasters, in 250 g and 1 kg.
More About Sweet Valley
Origin and farm
This coffee bean comes from Finca Potosí in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, part of the Granja La Esperanza café.
Farm Potosí is located at approximately 1800 meters above sea level.
The bean was originally discontinued but revived through collaboration with CGLE.
The re-release was done exclusively for Manhattan Coffee Roasters.
Café Granja La Esperanza is known for its exceptional coffee production.
Roast profile
This coffee is available as filter or espresso roast.
Medium-light roast, also tailored to flavor expression.
Specific roast curves are not mentioned.
Roasted lighter for filter than for espresso use.
Roast advice: standard beans after 2–6 weeks, 'rested' after 7–12 weeks for peak flavor.
Flavor and aroma
Flavor notes: candy apple, plum, and hibiscus.
Expect a 'juicy' mouthfeel, characteristic of Sweet Valley.
Another description mentions caramel-apple, plum, and hibiscus with a juicy body.
The flavor profile is clear and vibrant.
The combination of sweet, fruity, and fresh is striking in every sip.
Processing Method
Processing is done according to the natural method.
Cherries undergo controlled fermentation for 15 hours.
Afterward, they are dried for 72 hours in a dehumidifier.
This combination of fermentation and controlled drying enhances flavors and structure.
The advanced drying technique helps preserve quality.
Variety / type
The variety is the 'Colombia' cultivar, a hybrid of Caturra and Hybrido de Timor.
Hybrido de Timor is a cross between Arabica and Robusta, known for disease resistance.
Cenicafé developed this in the 1980s for better taste and visibility.
Despite its advantages, 'Colombia' is less stable and has been replaced by Castillo in many places.
This variety offers a balance between resilience and flavor complexity.
Sustainability and ethics
Manhattan Coffee Roasters works with ethical and responsible sourcing practices.
Collaboration with producers who strive for sustainability from cultivation to processing.
CGLE collaboration helped reintroduce coffee with improved processing.
The resumption shows long-term commitment to the farming community.
Such collaborations support long-term and quality improvements.
Brewing advice
Available for filter and espresso—flexible in use.
For filter: lighter roasting accentuates fruity and fresh tones.
For espresso: perhaps more body and sweetness visible.
Use stabilized beans (after at least two weeks) for consistency.
'Rested' beans (7-12 weeks) bring maximum flavor expression when used immediately.
Prices and availability
Price range between approximately €22.39 and €88.33, depending on size.
Available in bags of 250g and 1kg.
Exclusively available through Manhattan Coffee Roasters.
Price variation reflects volume and roasting (filter versus espresso).
Availability may vary; sometimes temporarily out of stock or available via pre-order.
Prices and availability
Price listed between €20.17 and €79.57 in some parts of the store.
Slight difference in communicated prices depending on page or period.
Filter or Espresso options available in both weight sizes.
Product code or SKU is CO.0.3.0011.0.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Packaging design
Specific images of packaging are not described in text.
Mention that the entire bag with whole coffee beans is delivered.
SKU number is visible as identification.
Filter or Espresso choice visible in dropdown menus on the site.
Packaging appears functional in terms of size and branding.
Awards or reviews
No mentions of prices or official ratings available.
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Third-party descriptions praise the coffee for its sweetness and quality.
The Kofio site describes the coffee as very pleasant with a juicy body.
The reintroduction itself is an acknowledgment of the demand and quality.
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