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Almeisan ANA Coffee: Specialty Whole Bean Coffee from Colombia

Almeisan ANA is a specialty whole bean coffee from Huila, Colombia, produced by Luis Antonio Contreras at El Descanso farm. With an SCA score of 87, it offers a fruity aromatic profile with notes of orange, hazelnut, and dark chocolate.

It’s a choice for those looking for a Colombian coffee with a distinctive identity and wanting to explore a cup rich in nuance. The tasting profile also includes raspberry, red currant, mandarin, and rose: these are coffee tasting descriptors, not added ingredients.

Origin, Producer, and Characteristics

• Country of origin: Colombia.
• Region: Huila.
• Producer: Luis Antonio Contreras.
• Farm: El Descanso.
• Botanical variety: Colombia.
• Declared process: washed and fermented.
• SCA score: 87.
• Tasting notes: orange, hazelnut, dark chocolate, raspberry, red currant, mandarin, and rose.
• Declared moisture: 11.40%.
• Declared density: 734 g/L.

How to Prepare Almeisan ANA with a French Press

This recipe is a starting point: adjust the preparation to suit your taste. For 200 ml of water, use 12 g of coffee, with a medium-coarse grind and water at 90–95 °C.

1. Prepare the coffee: Weigh 12 g of beans and grind them to a medium-coarse consistency.
2. Heat the water: Heat 200 ml of water to 90–95 °C.
3. Start brewing: Put the coffee in the French Press, pour in the water, and stir gently to wet all the grounds.
4. Steep: Wait 4 minutes without pressing down the plunger.
5. Serve: Slowly press down the plunger and immediately pour the coffee into the cup, avoiding leaving it in contact with the grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions About Almeisan ANA

Where does Almeisan ANA coffee come from?

It comes from the Huila region of Colombia. It is produced by Luis Antonio Contreras at El Descanso farm.

What tasting notes does Almeisan ANA have?

The declared profile includes orange, hazelnut, and dark chocolate, with additional nuances of raspberry, red currant, mandarin, and rose. These are tasting descriptors, not added ingredients.

What is Almeisan ANA’s SCA score?

The declared SCA score for this coffee is 87.

Is Almeisan ANA whole bean or ground?

It is a whole bean coffee. Grind it according to your chosen brewing method.

How do you prepare Almeisan ANA with a French Press?

As a starting point, use 12 g of medium-coarse ground coffee for 200 ml of water at 90–95 °C. Steep for 4 minutes, slowly press down the plunger, and serve immediately.

Can I use the French Press recipe for espresso?

No. Espresso requires a fine grind and a recipe tailored to the machine being used; don’t use the French Press dose and timing.

How should I store whole bean coffee?

Store the coffee in a tightly sealed package in a cool, dry place, away from light, heat, and moisture. Grind only the amount needed for brewing.