NL Colombia La Reserva
| Price per 1kg. |
€ 112,50 |
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| Price updated: |
10th Jan 2026 |
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Aangezien de 200g verpakking de enige beschikbare optie is, is dit de voordeligste keuze. |
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Beans Parameters
Roast Levels: Light Roast
Caffeine: With caffeine
Additional
Colombia La Reserva comes from Bruselas, Pitalito in Huila, and grows at Finca La Reserva led by third-generation coffee farmer Marlon Rojas Pérez. This micro lot is lightly roasted at the Rum Baba roastery in Amsterdam, focused on filter coffee and maximum freshness. The taste is intensely fruity with notes of blueberry, blackberry and lime, a medium-high acidity and a silky mouthfeel, with floral hints in the finish. The beans are co-fermented with wild blackberries, then washed and dried for 15 days on raised beds. The lot is Pink Bourbon and Bourbon Amarillo, sustainably sourced, limited in availability and packed per 200 grams.
More About Colombia La Reserva
Origin and farm
- Originating from Bruselas, municipality of Pitalito in Huila, a famed coffee region of Colombia.
- Grown at Finca La Reserva, a family farm at around 1,850 meters in the Andes.
- The farm is run by Marlon Rojas Pérez, a third-generation coffee farmer.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Marlon returned to coffee cultivation and made it his life project.
- Finca La Reserva is known for experimenting with innovative processing methods to achieve unique coffee quality.
Roast profile
- Lightly roasted to optimally preserve the delicate fruit notes.
- The light roast delivers a lively acidity with virtually no bitterness.
- Rum Baba roasts the beans in its own Amsterdam roastery, with great attention to flavor development.
- After roasting, the beans are packed quickly; freshness takes priority during shipping.
- The roast profile is tailored for filter coffee, so the pronounced flavors come through clearly.
Flavor and aroma
- The flavor profile is intensely fruity with distinct notes of blueberry, blackberry, and lime.
- The aroma shows ripe forest fruits with a fresh citrus note.
- Despite the experimental process, the flavor remains balanced and elegant.
- The coffee has medium-high acidity and a silky mouthfeel.
- In the finish, subtle floral hints and sweet undertones emerge.
Processing Method
- Unique experiment: during fermentation the beans were co-fermented with wild blackberries.
- First, the whole coffee cherries ferment for 96 hours in a sealed environment.
- Then the cherries are depulped and fermented for another 48 hours in the sweet mucilage.
- After this double fermentation, the beans are washed to remove all pulp.
- Finally, the beans dry for about 15 days in the sun on raised African beds.
Variety
- 100% Arabica, of the classic Bourbon variety.
- This coffee combines Bourbon Rosado (“Pink Bourbon”) and Bourbon Amarillo (“Yellow Bourbon”).
- Bourbon Rosado is a rare pink coffee cherry, known for its floral and fruity character.
- Bourbon Amarillo is a yellow Bourbon variety that is known for sweetness and balance.
- The combination of pink and yellow Bourbon gives this coffee extra complexity and layered depth.
Sustainability and ethics
- Rum Baba sources this coffee directly from the farmer, which guarantees a fair price for the producer.
- On the estate, sustainable cultivation methods are used, and Huila is known for environmentally conscious coffee production.
- Specialty coffees like this earn farmers a premium price, benefiting the local community.
- Rum Baba invests in energy-efficient roastery equipment to reduce its ecological footprint.
- In addition, there is a focus on waste reduction and the use of recyclable packaging materials.
Brewing Recommendations
- Grind the beans just before brewing (this coffee is sold only as whole beans) for the best results.
- Filter methods such as V60, AeroPress, or Chemex let the fruity character shine.
- Start with approx. 15 grams of coffee to 240 ml of water (1:16 ratio) as a guideline.
- Use fresh water at around 93 °C to best preserve the delicate flavors.
- Feel free to experiment: this coffee also works well as a refreshing cold brew, or even as a fruity espresso for the adventurous coffee lover.
Prices and reviews
- Producer Marlon Rojas Pérez won Colombia’s national Cup Tasters Championship in 2024.
- As a third-generation coffee grower, he has built a strong reputation in the coffee sector.
- Micro-lot coffees from Finca La Reserva typically achieve high cupping scores (usually 87–89 out of 100).
- Colombia La Reserva is part of Rum Baba’s exclusive “Liquid Diamond” series for experimental top coffees.
- Coffee connoisseurs value this coffee for its layered complexity and distinctive flavor profile.
Packaging design
- Packed in a 200 gram bag with a striking, playful design.
- Rum Baba is known for colorful packaging with creative, eye-catching illustrations.
- Each bag has a clear label with all the details: origin, variety, and tasting notes.
- The bags feature a degassing valve and a resealable strip to preserve aroma and freshness.
- Beyond the cheerful look, the packaging is largely recyclable, for a smaller environmental footprint.
Availability and price
- Colombia La Reserva is available via the Rum Baba webshop and in their own shops in Amsterdam.
- Price: €22.50 per 200 g bag, fitting the exclusive quality of this micro-lot.
- Limited availability, this specialty lot often sells out quickly due to the small production run.
- Orders within the Netherlands are usually delivered within 1 to 2 business days, international shipping is available.
- For orders over €55 within NL, shipping is free, which makes it appealing to order multiple bags.
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