"Colombia" from the Slovak roastery LOT.roastery in Bratislava is a filter coffee that’s bold, sweet, and very playful. In the cup, notes of strawberry, orange, and vanilla unfold, giving the coffee a juicy fruitiness, a delicate citrus freshness, and a smooth sweetness that beautifully rounds out the entire profile. It’s exactly the kind of coffee that captivates you from the very first sip, yet continues to delight you as you drink it, thanks to the very pleasant balance between its fruitiness, sweetness, and subtle creaminess.
The coffee comes from Colombia, specifically from the Gigante area in the Huila region, and is produced by Ana María Trujillo Rojas of the Sinaloa farm. Ana María is a Q-Grader and quality control expert, so she works on the farm with a highly precise approach and a strong emphasis on monitoring every stage of production. The lot consists of the Pink Bourbon variety, which has long been prized in Colombia for its elegance, greater aromatic complexity, and ability to beautifully convey the character of both the terroir and the processing method. The coffee trees grow at elevations ranging from 1,650 to 2,100 meters, which provides ideal conditions for slower ripening and the development of sweetness and juiciness. It is precisely the combination of Huila’s high-altitude environment, the Pink Bourbon variety, and the meticulous work on the farm that gives this coffee its intense yet clean and very well-structured character.
Processing is carried out using the Honey Co-Fermented method, which enhances the sweetness, body, and intensity of the fruit notes in this coffee. The Honey base gives the cup a fuller texture and greater sweetness than a classic washed profile, while co-fermentation shifts the flavor toward a more pronounced and playful profile. Although this is a modern-processed lot, the coffee retains its clarity and does not taste over-fermented or heavy. On the contrary, it offers a sweet, highly aromatic, and precisely balanced profile that works best when brewed with a filter, where its fruity and vanilla notes shine brightest. It’s a coffee for those moments when you want something distinctive, unusual, and fun to drink, yet still with a clear structure and smooth drinkability.