Colombia Excelso Unroasted Coffee Beans 1 kg

Excelso coffee from Colombia

Excelso is a grade, not a region or an estate. Colombia sorts its Arabica on bean size before it leaves the country, and Excelso is the grade most of the export crop falls into. The term has been used fairly loosely over the years, but one thing has not changed: Colombian coffee only travels under the name once it has passed that sorting.

In the cup it is consistent and even. Body and acidity balance each other out, the one holding up the other, with no sharp edges at either end — which is exactly what a grade built on consistency is supposed to give you.

Roasting it yourself

This is green coffee. It arrives unroasted and has to be roasted before you can grind and brew it. A balanced Arabica is a forgiving one to learn on: because neither the body nor the acidity dominates, you can take the same kilo through a lighter roast and a darker one and taste what each does, without one fault swamping the result. Green beans also keep far longer than roasted beans, which is why they are sold by the kilo rather than in small bags.

Specifications

Origin: Colombia
Bean type: Arabica
Grade: Excelso
Condition: unroasted, green beans
Cup: body and acidity in balance
Weight: 1 kg

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More Information
Product code	CDJ-OB-0002
EAN	8720598671247
Brand	Café du Jour
Produced in	Colombia

Customer Questions

What flavour characteristics can I expect from these Colombia Arabica Excelso beans?

These beans are known for their full body, bright acidity, and rich aftertaste. You can rely on a consistent, distinctive combination of body and freshness, as is typical of high-quality Colombian coffees.

Can I use these unroasted Colombia Excelso beans in an automatic espresso machine?

No, these beans need to be roasted first before they are suitable for use in coffee machines or grinders. Only after roasting can you grind them and use them, for example, for espresso or filter coffee.

Do these Colombia Arabica Excelso coffee beans still need to be roasted before I can use them?

Yes, these beans are unroasted. They therefore need to be roasted first before they can be ground and brewed as coffee. Unroasted beans are not suitable for direct consumption.

Which roast is recommended for these Colombia Excelso beans for the best result?

Many customers say these beans are at their best with a darker roast. According to them, the rich body and bright acidity develop best at this roast level, but you can of course experiment and adjust the roast to your taste.