CAFÉ SAN ALBERTO Colombian Whole Bean Coffee Medium Roast 12 oz — Single-Estate, Resealable Bag
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| Management number | 253509474 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$33.82 | Model Number | 253509474 | ||
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San Alberto Colombian Whole Bean is a single-estate, medium-roast Arabica coffee roasted in small batches for a bright, balanced cup with caramel, red-fruit, and soft dark-chocolate notes.
Harvested at high altitude on Hacienda San Alberto in Buenavista, Quindio, this 12 oz bag contains 100% Arabica beans from Caturra and Castillo varieties. The beans are roasted to a medium level and packaged in a resealable, light-blocking bag so aroma and flavor stay intact until you grind. Because every bean is traceable to one estate, the cup expresses specific terroir and craft rather than a generic supermarket blend.
What does a medium roast from a single estate taste like?
This roast preserves origin character: bright acidity up front, a clear caramel sweetness, gentle red-fruit hints and a rounded dark-chocolate finish. It avoids the char and bitterness of darker roasts so subtle flavors come through.
- Flavor profile: caramel sweetness, delicate red fruit, soft dark chocolate
- Acidity: lively but balanced, not sharp
- Body: medium, clean clarity ideal for filter brewing
How should I brew San Alberto to get the best cup?
Whole beans let you control grind size and brewing method; filter techniques highlight brightness and nuance. For pour-over or Chemex use a medium-fine grind, for French press use coarser grounds, and for espresso adjust to a fine grind and dose appropriately.
- Recommended ratio: about 7–9 grams coffee per 100 ml water
- Water temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C) for optimal extraction
- Best methods: pour-over (V60, Chemex), drip, French press, and adaptable for espresso
How does the packaging keep the coffee fresh?
Beans are roasted in small batches and packed into a resealable bag designed to block light and limit air exposure. Whole-bean format delays aroma loss until you grind, preserving volatile oils and flavor compounds.
- Resealable, light-and-air-blocking bag preserves aroma
- Whole-bean form maintains peak freshness until grinding
- Small-batch roasting reduces variability between bags
Why choose a single-estate Colombian coffee?
Single-estate coffee provides traceability to one farm and reflects a specific microclimate and growing altitude. San Alberto’s beans come from trees cultivated at 1,500–1,800 meters, producing denser beans with concentrated, nuanced flavors you can identify cup after cup.
- Full traceability: beans sourced from Hacienda San Alberto only
- High-altitude cultivation yields more complex flavor
- Recognized quality: multiple international awards signal consistency
Who is this for? If you value origin-driven coffee, enjoy filter brewing, and prefer a balanced medium roast that showcases sweetness and fruit notes rather than smoky, one-dimensional dark roasts, this 12 oz whole-bean San Alberto is made for you. It’s also an upscale gift choice for coffee enthusiasts who appreciate traceability and award-winning quality. Buy this bag when you want a reliably bright, layered cup that rewards careful brewing and slow mornings.
FAQ
Q: Is this coffee pre-ground or whole bean?
A: This product is whole bean only, packaged to preserve aroma until you grind.
Q: Which brewing methods suit this medium roast?
A: Best for pour-over, Chemex and drip; also works well in French press and espresso.
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