El Mandarino - Colombia, South Huila, Washed

£13.25

NAME: Mandarino
Notes: Mandarin, Toffee, Honeysuckle

COUNTRY: Colombia
REGION: South Huila
PRODUCERS: Blend of 15 lots from 9 producers
VARIETY: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
ALTITUDE: 1400-1700 masl
PROCESS: Washed

Mandarino is a reflection of South Huila's vibrant coffee-growing culture and its unique terroir. This coffee's name is inspired by its soft mandarin-like acidity, a nod to the region’s most common companion crop: mandarins.

About the Coffee:
This blend showcases Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia—three varietals widely cultivated across Colombia. Castillo and Colombia were introduced after the devastating leaf rust crisis of the late 2000s, while remnants of the traditional Caturra varietal contribute additional depth and complexity to the cup profile. The coffee is sourced from 9 producers across 15 lots, carefully selected for their quality and consistency.

Terroir and Sustainability:
Huila, part of the Colombian Massif, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its biodiversity and rich agricultural soils. Coffee grown here benefits from natural shade, created by limited sunlight (about 3.5 hours daily), which encourages slow bean development and complex flavor profiles.

Tasting Notes:
Mandarino delivers a clean, balanced cup with bright mandarin citrus notes, smooth toffee sweetness, and a touch of mild florality. This approachable yet intricate profile makes it a favorite for both filter and espresso brewing.

Why Choose Mandarino?
By choosing Mandarino, you're supporting smallholder farmers in South Huila who receive a 22% premium above local FNC prices, fostering sustainability and rewarding quality production.

Savor a coffee that captures the essence of Huila, where rich soils and careful craftsmanship create a cup that’s both dynamic and delightful.

DELIVERIES & ORDERING
- 48 hours notice required to make any order
- We'll deliver to you between 9:30am-3pm
- £7.50 Minimum Order for deliveries/ 5.99 Delivery charge. We offer free delivery for orders over £35. There is no minimum order charge for click & collects.

LOCAL DELIVERY INFO
  • We deliver to all the following locations: Brighton, Hangleton, Hassocks, Hollingbury, Hove, Lewes, Lancing, Patcham, Peacehaven, Portslade, Rottingdean, Rustington, Saltdean, Shoreham By Sea, Sompting, Southwick, Stanmer, Steyning, Westdene, Woodingdean and Worthing (East & West)
  • Delivery charge and minimum orders - there is a small delivery charge and a minimum order value of £7.50 per order. We are excited to be able to offer free delivery for orders over £35
  • 48 hours notice required to make order - for us to prepare your order, we can require up to 48 hours. For example, if you wanted to delivery on Wednesday, your order must be placed before 12pm on Monday.
  • We'll deliver to you between 9:30am-3pm - due to demand we're unable to specify exact times, but rest assured your delivery will be made during this time on your chosen day. At Christmas time deliveries may be made up to 5pm
  • If you have any further questions about delivery please contact us.
CLICK & COLLECT INFO
  • 48 hours notice is required before pickup. Orders must be placed by 12pm.
  • We offer free collection from any store .
  • Please note that click & orders will be available after 11:00am only
  • Collect any day of the week (Mon-Sun) subject to store opening times which can be viewed here (link to locations page)
  • There is no minimum order for click & collect and there is no extra charge for click & collect orders.
  • We’re happy for someone else to collect the order on your behalf but please get them to bring along the proof of the order with them


El Mandarino - Colombia, South Huila, Washed

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