{"product_id":"espresso-beans-colonna-solo-peru","title":"Colonna Solo Whole Bean Coffee — Peru San Ignacio — Espresso 250g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColonna Solo Peru — Specialty Coffee Beans for Espresso, 250g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColonna Solo\u003c\/strong\u003e is our signature espresso coffee: a single origin from northern Peru, selected by \u003cstrong\u003eColonna Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e (UK) for its balance, sweetness, and clarity in the cup. It offers notes of \u003cstrong\u003etoasted hazelnut, brown sugar, and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delicate acidity and a medium body — perfect for lovers of smooth and accessible espresso, as well as for milk-based drinks (cappuccino, flat white, latte).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Ignacio, Cajamarca region, northern Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e COOPAFSI Cooperative (small producers committed to sustainable agriculture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabica — Caturra, Bourbon, Typica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,600 – 1,900 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, toasted hazelnut, milk chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate, light citric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, silky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCA Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Espresso Recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose (in):\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield (out):\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 g (1:2 ratio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28–32 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, adjusted in increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ecappuccino or flat white\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hazelnut\/chocolate profile holds up perfectly against milk. Avoid filter methods (V60, Aeropress): the roast is calibrated for espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g bag, degassing valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bean coffee (to be freshly ground)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoaster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonna Coffee, United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Swiss Importer:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Little Cup Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store away from light and humidity. Ideally consume within 6 weeks after opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFast Delivery in Switzerland\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped from \u003cstrong\u003eGeneva\u003c\/strong\u003e within 24–48 business hours. Available throughout Switzerland — Geneva, Vaud (Lausanne), Fribourg, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura (Romandie), Zurich, Bern, Basel, St. Gallen (German-speaking Switzerland), Ticino (Italian-speaking Switzerland). \u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery from 60 CHF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Colonna Solo Peru coffee suitable for a home espresso machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is one of the most forgiving espressos in our selection — ideal for specialty coffee beginners or users of manual, semi-automatic, and automatic machines (DeLonghi, Sage, Lelit, Rocket, La Marzocco Linea Mini).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make a V60 or filter coffee with this coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended: the roast is calibrated for espresso. 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