TYPICA Colombia - Nogales
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TYPICA Colombia – Nogales

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TYPICA — rare
NEW CROP

We are thrilled to introduce this exquisite Typica coffee lot, crafted by an exceptionally innovative and esteemed producer.
This coffee really caught our attention on the cupping table for being very expressive, but still clean.
Expect tropical fruits, vanilla and a sweet and smooth milkshake experience.

About 80 years ago, Ricardo Hernández and Concepción Castillo settled in Pitalito, Nariño, with a dream to make a name in coffee history. They found their paradise and raised eight children, each devoted to agriculture. Among them, Ricaurte Hernández, born in 1952, shined the brightest, steering the family towards a lasting legacy in the coffee world.

Ricaurte, a true son of the soil, cherished values like generosity and humility. His life revolved around coffee farming, aspiring to pass on these values to his children. He met Suldery Arango, his entrepreneurial partner from Valle del Cauca, with whom he raised a family of eight and built a coffee empire.

In the 1990s, Ricaurte and Suldery ventured into cattle farming in Caquetá, but the business failed, prompting their return to coffee cultivation at Los Nogales. The family’s dedication bore fruit in 2005 when their estate won first place in Colombia’s inaugural “Cup of Excellence” contest, a milestone in coffee history.

Ricaurte was not just a farmer; he was a visionary, constantly seeking innovative practices in coffee cultivation and business. Tragically, his life was cut short in 2013 by violence in the Colombian countryside, leaving a legacy of resilience and inspiration for coffee farmers nationwide.

The family considered selling the farm after Ricaurte’s death, but Oscar Fernando, his youngest son and a former naval officer, chose to honor his father’s legacy by taking over the farm. Oscar, who initially saw farm life as a punishment, grew to appreciate it during his military service. His experience in environmental management and his commitment to sustainable practices and innovation have propelled Los Nogales into a modern coffee production center.

Today, Los Nogales not only produces high-quality coffee but also emphasizes research, technological innovation, and environmental stewardship. The family’s approach to coffee cultivation starts with selecting the best seed stock and using organic fertilizers, aiming to produce a coffee bean of unparalleled quality.

The harvesting process at Los Nogales is meticulous, involving over 30 skilled pickers who ensure only the best cherries are selected. The farm’s innovative processing techniques, including a unique fermentation process and eco-friendly practices, reflect Oscar’s vision of blending tradition with modernity, ensuring the Hernández family continues to make a significant impact in the world of coffee.

PROCESS

The first step in the processing involves a flotation tank to separate the coffee cherries. This tank allows lighter elements like leaves, soil, twigs, and any unripe or damaged cherries to float to the surface of the water, making it easy to remove them. This leaves only the highest quality fruit, which then goes through a secondary, manual selection.

 

Even though it doesn’t tasty like it, It’s technically a washed coffee because it is pulped before processing, but then the fermentation processed is controlled at microbiological level by Angie (Oscars sister) who studied industrial engineering and applies all her scientifically background to coffee.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Details

Origin

Pitalito, Huila, Colombia

Farmer

Oscar Hernández – Los Nogales

Variety

 Typica

Processing

 Sort-of-anaerobic washed

Altitude

 1870-2000 MASL

Profile

 Banana, vanilla milkshake

 

 

You’ll receive an order confirmation right after checkout. Once your item ships, we’ll send you tracking info by email so you can follow the delivery.

We roast and ship multiple times a week, but we don’t promise next-day shipping or unrealistic turnaround times. We do our best to get your order out asap though!

Many of our items are made or selected in small batches. Once they’re gone, they may not restock—if you’ve got your eye on something, don’t wait too long.

All sales are considered final unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect. If something’s off, get in touch and we’ll make it right.
If you have any questions about the product, your order, or how to get the best out of it, our team is always happy to help. Just reach out.

 

1.THE POST-HARVEST BENEFIT: MANUAL SELECTION AND DISINFECTION,

“When the coffee arrives at the mill, the pulping, washing and floating are carried out, for this a drinking water treatment plant is implemented where it guarantees a microbiological and physical-chemical treatment, guaranteeing that the hardness of the water and the PH are optimal for fermentation.”

 

2.FERMENTATION, After the disinfection of the grain, a lactic fermentation is carried out, with a lactobacillus called the RN21 strain for this particular coffee, with approximately 190 hours of fermentation, for greater control it is carried in bins of 200 lts each, which allows the regulation of temperature and greater homogeneity in the fermentation process.

3.WASHING, Then the coffee is taken to the washing process by means of an eco-washer, which allows them to use the least amount of water possible, and remove the honey that is the product of fermentation. The residues are reused to turn them into fertilisers and commit to caring for the environment.

4.DRYING OF GRAINS, Subsequently, the drying in guardiola for 64 hours in a temperature not higher than 35c ,stirred twice a day.

“The Los Nogales farm, under the leadership of some enterprising brothers, gives a new perspective to the world of the countryside, adding innovation, science and technology, worrying about preserving the environment and carrying out responsible techniques on the soil. Also strengthening what the family means in the countryside, strengthening a social fabric in his community and always bearing the name of his father as a tribute to the legacy he left to the world of coffee”.

 

FORM vs FUNCTION vs LESS WASTE

We love good packaging design, but not waste. That’s why we aim for a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. Finding food-safe solutions that work across local and international recycling systems isn’t easy, but we take it seriously. For us, reuse, reduce, recycle is more than just a label.

When ordering coffee, you can choose from three packaging types:

A.M.O.C. JAR

Made from fully recyclable PET. Lightweight, durable, and made to be reused endlessly.

REFILL

A low-waste option, vacuum-packed in thin, food-grade PP without a valve or zipper. About 40% lighter than standard bags and easier to recycle. These are not retail-friendly and may lose vacuum in transit—this doesn’t affect quality. Transfer to a container after opening. Not freezer-safe unless portioned first.

KILO BAG

For larger orders, we use high-barrier packaging that protects freshness and is recyclable under certain conditions. We chose it for both performance and environmental impact.

You’ll find more on our packaging choices and sustainability approach on the about page.

ESPRESSO VS FILTER ROAST

Our filter roasts are designed for clarity and expression, but they’re great for both filter and espresso brewing. In fact, we often prefer the brighter, more expressive profile they bring to espresso.

Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are specifically developed for espresso brewing only. We don’t recommend using them for filter methods, as they’re tailored for higher extraction and a more classic cup profile.

Choose based on your taste and brew method, but know we stand behind both.

ROAST DATE

All our coffees are shipped as fresh as possible, typically within a few days of roasting. We don’t sit on a lot of stock and roast multiple times a week, so what you receive has been roasted recently, usually no longer than a 7-10 days before shipping, but it could also be roasted and shipped the same day.

You’ll find the exact roast date printed on the label. We recommend resting the coffee for a few days after roasting to allow it to degas and open up in flavour.

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TYPICA Colombia - Nogales
TYPICA Colombia – Nogales
€9.9 €85.9Price range: €10.8€9.9 through €93.6€85.9 inc. VATex. VAT