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Colombian Supremo coffee is one coffee with a super-sized specialty. These Colombian coffee beans are larger than regular sized coffee beans, and with their added size, they provide an unforgettably authentic Colombian coffee experience. These Colombian Supremo coffee beans are high quality and pack flavorful punch. If you are looking for a rich, warm taste and a heady aroma, Colombian Supremo coffee beans have just the strength of flavor you are looking for.

Traditionally, Colombian coffee beans are removed of acidity and imperfections by a thorough and palate-pleasing washing process. These Colombian Supremo coffee beans lose their pulp and skin while the fruit is still fresh, a process that enhances its overall taste. This extra step pulls out the aroma and essence of what strong and flavorful coffee should be, making this a well-loved coffee.

Colombian Supremo coffee beans benefit from the washing process immensely, which is why this selection of Colombian coffee beans offers a flawless balance of acidity and full body flavor. With over 500,000 Colombian coffee bean farmers, it's safe to say Colombia takes its world famous coffee production seriously.

If you are in need of an invigorating wake-up call, Colombian Supremo's larger beans are just the ticket towards a perfect traditional Colombian brew!

Colombia is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed and Arabica coffee. They are well known for their high-quality coffee and about half of their exports come to the United States. Colombia exports approximately 12.5 million bags and internal consumption is about 2 million bags annually. Colombia only produces washed Arabica coffee. There are three primary varieties grown in Colombia and the coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown. There are many coffee producing regions in the country. Colombia is proficient in producing an abundance of truly delicious and sought-after coffee. This type is Excelso; this term is a coffee grading term in Colombia. Excelso coffee beans are large, but slightly smaller than Supremo coffee beans. Excelso coffee beans are a screen size of 15-16. Colombian coffee is graded before shipment according to bean size. It is possible that Supremo and Excelso coffee beans are harvested from the same tree, but they are sorted by its size. The greatest volume of exported coffee is Excelso. These beans include good-to-large flat beans and some peaberries. EP (European Preparation) specifies that the raw beans are all hand sorted to remove any defective beans and foreign material