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El Tambo. Bright & Fruity Colombian Coffee

250g / Whole Bean
£14.00
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A white bag of Ayni Collective El Tambo Colombia coffee, featuring colorful geometric patterns and product details, set against a textured light beige background.
  • A white bag of Ayni Collective El Tambo Colombia coffee, featuring colorful geometric patterns and product details, set against a textured light beige background.
  • A digital graphic card displaying the profile and technical details of El Tambo coffee. The card features the brand logo, followed by the coffee profile (Raspberry, Cocoa, Brown sugar, Lime, Bright acidity, Good sweetness, Medium roast, Smooth body, Long finish) and technical details (Origin: Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia; Producer: Sandra Vallejo; Variety: Castillo; Process: Washed, 12h aerobic fermentation; Altitude: 1850-1950 m. Cup score: 85
  • A split comparison graphic showing coffee options: coarse ground coffee labeled 'GROUND' on the left and roasted whole coffee beans labeled 'WHOLE BEAN' on the right, with the text 'SAME COFFEE. SAME PRICE.
  • A white bag of Ayni Collective El Tambo Colombia coffee, featuring colorful geometric patterns and product details, set against a textured light beige background.
  • A digital graphic card displaying the profile and technical details of El Tambo coffee. The card features the brand logo, followed by the coffee profile (Raspberry, Cocoa, Brown sugar, Lime, Bright acidity, Good sweetness, Medium roast, Smooth body, Long finish) and technical details (Origin: Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia; Producer: Sandra Vallejo; Variety: Castillo; Process: Washed, 12h aerobic fermentation; Altitude: 1850-1950 m. Cup score: 85
  • A split comparison graphic showing coffee options: coarse ground coffee labeled 'GROUND' on the left and roasted whole coffee beans labeled 'WHOLE BEAN' on the right, with the text 'SAME COFFEE. SAME PRICE.
El Tambo. Bright & Fruity Colombian Coffee

El Tambo. Bright & Fruity Colombian Coffee

£14.00

Some coffees are for every day. El Tambo is for every day when you want a little more. It's a single origin Colombian coffee grown by Sandra Vallejo on her farm bordering Tatamá National Park in Santuario, Risaralda, and an 85 point specialty coffee with raspberry, cocoa, brown sugar and lime notes. Bright, sweet and easy to drink, it's freshly roasted before it reaches you and comes whole bean or ground.

Raspberry and a lift of lime sit over rich cocoa and warm brown sugar, with a long, sweet finish. It shines in a V60 or pour-over, but it's just as happy in a cafetière, a bean to cup machine or an espresso.

Meet the people behind El Tambo


Taste at a Glance

Raspberry · Cocoa · Brown sugar · Lime

Medium roast · Bright acidity · Smooth body

85 point specialty coffee


Perfect For

  • An everyday coffee with more brightness and fruit

  • New to specialty coffee and want to taste the difference straight away

  • If you like Madrigal but want something brighter and more fruit forward

  • Your cafetière or bean to cup machine at home

  • A V60 or pour over, where the raspberry and lime really open up

  • Cold brew, when you want something different from the usual
Specs

Origin: Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia

Single Origin: Yes

Producer: Sandra Vallejo

Variety: Castillo

Altitude: 1,850-1,950 masl

Process: Washed, 12 hour aerobic fermentation

Roast: Medium

Cupping score: 85

Tasting profile: Raspberry, cocoa, brown sugar, lime; bright acidity, good sweetness, smooth body, long finish

Best for: Pour-over, V60, AeroPress, filter, espresso, long black, cold brew, bean to cup, cafetière

Format: Whole bean or ground, 250g or 1kg

85 point specialty coffee. Also tasted independently in London
FAQ

Who is Sandra Vallejo?

The producer behind El Tambo. She runs a five hectare farm bordering Tatamá National Park and is part of a strict 40 member association that only accepts coffees scoring 84 or above. El Tambo scores 85.

Is El Tambo stronger than Madrigal?


Not stronger, just different. Madrigal is round, chocolatey and familiar. El Tambo is brighter, fruitier and sweeter. Both work black or with milk, so choose by the flavour you enjoy.

Do I need a V60?

No. El Tambo works across most brewing methods, including filter, AeroPress and espresso. A V60 or other pour over simply shows off its raspberry, lime and bright acidity best. If you're new to pour over, expect a little trial and error with grind size and pouring at first.

Can I cold brew this?

Yes. Cold brew is one of the methods El Tambo is recommended for.

Can I get this ground, or only whole bean?

Both. Whole bean stays fresher for longer, but properly ground fresh coffee is still excellent. Choose whichever suits your setup.
Read our guide to whole bean vs ground.

How fresh is this, really?

Freshly roasted before it reaches you, with the roast date printed on a card in every bag.

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