Hochlandsonne organic coffee Colombia, by sail freighter

French press · Single Origin · Colombia

Hochlandsonne

A washed organic specialty coffee from Colombia's Cauca, grown at 1,700 to 1,900 meters by smallholder farmers of Federación Campesina del Cauca. Jasmine, citrus and panela sweetness. It comes by sail freighter across the Atlantic, not by container ship.

CitrusPanelaJasmine blossomDark chocolate

Natur Bohne Bio Kaffee

Single Origin

Segelschiff-Transport

SCA Score 83

Flavour profile Floral / fruity Dark chocolate

Roast level Medium

Acidity Mild

Body light to medium

Pack size:

250g
500g
1kg

Grind size:

Whole bean
Ground for French press (coarse)
Ground for drip coffee maker
Ground for moka pot
Ground for portafilter (fine)

Product variants

Pack size

13,20 € (52,80 € kg)

Quantity

Quantity & volume discountDiscount on your total coffee quantity

incl. VAT excl.shipping costs.

🚚 Shipping within EU: 8 €
EU shipping costs, see shipping policy.

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Taste & Details

The taste Citrus, Panela, Jasmine blossom, Dark chocolate

SCA Score 83

Bean Type Arabica

Varieties Colombia, Castillo, Typica, Caturra

Origin Colombia

Altitude 1,700 m - 1,900 m

Harvest Time May to July, hand-picked

Farmer Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) smallholder cooperative from the Cauca region

Process Washed

Perfect for French press, Coffee, Filter coffee

Bean profile

One farm, one variety, carefully roasted.

EU organic · DE-ÖKO-022

SpeciesArabica

VarietyColombia, Castillo, Typica, Caturra

OriginColombia

Altitude1,700 m - 1,900 m

ProcessingWashed

HarvestMay to July, hand-picked

Roast levelMedium

SCA score83

What makes this coffee special

Floral, clean, sweet

Jasmine blossom and citrus on the entry, behind them the sweetness of Panela and yellow stone fruit, with cocoa in the finish. The body is velvety and balanced, the acidity clear and lively. A clean, elegant filter coffee from the Colombian Andes.

CitrusPanelaJasmine blossomDark chocolate

Aromas are natural flavor associations from green coffee and roasting. Nothing is added to the coffee.

Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) smallholder cooperative from the Cauca region

A good fit if you …

you drink filter coffee and like clear, floral profiles
you value acidity as a quality, here lively and slightly sweet, not sharp
you want to know how your coffee came to Europe
you are looking for a coffee that is only available in small quantities

Probably not if you …

you are looking for a strong, dark espresso. Then choose Vesuv or Hornisgrinde
you mainly drink milk-based drinks. The floral notes fade in that case
you want a mild, restrained everyday coffee. Then Sonnental fits better

The people behind the coffee

Who grows your coffee, with names and faces.

We buy in small lots and know the producers whose coffee we roast.

Colombia

Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) smallholder cooperative from the Cauca region

Hochlandsonne grows in the Cajibío terroir in the Cauca region of Colombia, cultivated by smallholder farmers of Federación Campesina del Cauca. Coffee there is more than a beverage: it is a symbol for peace and a rejection of violence and illegal cultivation. The farms are rooted in a history of struggle for peace.

The farmers have consciously chosen the varieties Caturra, Colombia, Typica and Castillo because these thrive in harmony with nature, adapt well to the region and develop particularly well under the local conditions. Grown at 1,700 to 1,900 meters, washed and dried on raised beds.

The route to Europe goes via the French green coffee importer BELCO, which organizes the sail freight. Traceable to the cooperative and to the lot.

How to get the most out of it

The same bean tastes different with every preparation. Here are the parameters we use to brew it ourselves.

filter coffee

Filterkaffee

Dose: 15 g for 250 ml
Water: 250 ml
Grind: 8 (medium-fine)
Temperature: 93–94 °C
Time: 2:30–3:00 min

House convention: 250 ml are one cup. Large pot 20 g for 320 ml. Pour-over Hario V60, water quality total hardness 4 °dH, alkalinity 3 °dH.

French Press Espresso

French Press

Dose: 40 g
Water: 750 ml
Yield: 750 ml
Temperature: 93 °C
Time: 3 min

40 g for 750 ml yields three cups of 250 ml each. After one minute stir the crust, at three minutes press slowly and decant immediately.

Single origin · Colombia

Where this coffee comes from

We buy in small lots and know the producers whose coffee we roast.

Colombia

Federación Campesina del Cauca (FCC) smallholder cooperative from the Cauca region

ArabicaWashed1,700 m - 1,900 m

Origin: Colombia
Altitude: 1,700 m - 1,900 m
Processing: Washed
Harvest: May to July, hand-picked

Transparency

From green coffee to your bag, every step verifiable.

We have the green coffee analyzed and roast it ourselves. All values here belong to the batch you order.

More about the roastery →

1
Green coffee · intake analysis
Checked before a bean goes into the roaster
Each batch comes with lab values from the importer. We present them here unchanged.
83score
2
Roasting · Vöhringen
Gentle rather than fast
A roast in which the delicate aromas come to the fore. Large roasteries roast hotter and shorter, which darkens the bean and strips its nuances.
bis 220 °CRoast temperature
10 to 15 minutesRoast time
MediumRoast level
3
Freshness · filling
Your bag is only filled just before shipping
Until you order, the roast batch is stored sealed in bulk packaging. The roast date is printed on each package.
10–14 daysResting time, then at its best
around 4 monthsBest within
On the bagRoast date

Before shippingFilling

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Questions & answers

What customers ask about Hochlandsonne

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How fresh is the coffee when it arrives?

We roast in Vöhringen and only fill your bag immediately before shipping. Until then the roast batch is stored sealed in bulk packaging. The roast date is printed on every package. After 10 to 14 days of resting the sweetness and body are just right, after that the coffee remains aromatic for about four months.

Whole bean or ground?

Both. In addition to whole bean we grind on request for portafilter (fine), drip coffee maker, moka pot or French Press (coarse). Freshly ground tastes best, ground coffee loses aroma faster.

What package sizes are available?

250 g and 500 g, most varieties also as 1 kg. The larger the package, the cheaper the price per kilo. We display the price per kilo directly at the size selection.

Is the coffee really organic?

Yes. All our coffees are EU organic certified, Naturgold and Naturharmonie are additionally Demeter certified. The responsible organic control body is shown on each product page in the bean profile, together with the note non-EU agriculture.

Can I get the coffee on a subscription?

Yes. With a subscription you save 10 % compared to a single order. You set delivery frequency and quantity directly at purchase.

Packaging

Organic packaging made from renewable raw materials

Bio-based PLA film made from sugarcane or corn starch instead of petroleum, FSC® paper, manufactured in the EU. Protects against UV, oxygen and moisture, and is resealable after opening.

OK biobasedFSC® paperMade in EU