How fresh is this coffee when I receive it?

We roast Madrigal Colombian specialty coffee in small batches and ship within 2–7 days of roasting in most cases. Roast date is printed on the bag. Specialty coffee is at its best from day 7 to day 30 post-roast — fresher is not always better, since coffee needs a few days to de-gas after roasting. We send what is ready, not what has been sitting on a shelf.

How should I store the 1kg bag once opened?

Keep the bag sealed at room temperature, in a cool dark cupboard. Do not refrigerate — refrigeration causes moisture condensation that ruins the beans. The bag has a one-way valve that lets CO2 out without letting oxygen in. Once you open it, reseal it tightly after every use and fill the hopper only with what you will use that day.

Will you grind the beans for me?

We sell Madrigal as whole beans only, by design. Pre-ground coffee loses much of its aroma soon after grinding. Whole beans let a café grinder, bean-to-cup machine or home grinder grind fresh for every cup.

What is the difference between this and supermarket Colombian coffee?

Madrigal is specialty grade, with a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale. It is a washed, single-origin Colombian coffee from growers of the ASOCAFE TATAMÁ association in Santuario, Risaralda, with notes of lemon, brown sugar and almond, roasted weekly in small batches in London. Supermarket Colombian coffee is typically commodity-grade and blended, without traceability to a named origin.

Is the 1kg bag the same coffee as the 250g?

Yes. It is the same Madrigal coffee that won 2 stars at Great Taste 2026, from the same growers and the same weekly roast, in a larger format for cafés, offices and households that drink a lot of coffee. For multi-bag standing orders, contact trade@laverdeartisan.com.

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Colombian Specialty Coffee 1kg – Madrigal Single Origin Whole Beans | Laverde Artisan

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Madrigal – Colombian Specialty Coffee (Whole Beans) 1kg

The 1kg format of Madrigal, our single-origin Colombian specialty coffee from the hills around Santuario, Risaralda. Grown at high altitude and carefully washed, it delivers a cup that is silky, vibrant and beautifully balanced — ideal for cafés, restaurants, offices and bean-to-cup service that want a consistent, award-winning house coffee.

Expect a medium, lemon-like acidity, brown sugar sweetness and a flavour profile that moves between almonds and milk chocolate. Comforting and familiar, yet clearly a step above standard supermarket coffee.

Awards & Recognition

Great Taste 2026 — 2 Stars (Outstanding), Guild of Fine Food
Guild of Fine Food Member 2026

Origin & Producer

Country: Colombia
Region: Santuario, Risaralda
Altitude: 1,550–1,950 metres above sea level
Process: Washed
Varietals: Mainly Castillo, Caturra and Variedad Colombia
Producer: ASOCAFE TATAMÁ (smallholder farmers association)
Grade: Specialty, with a cupping score of 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association scale
Roasting: Roasted weekly in small batches by LAVERDE in London

Flavour Profile

Acidity: Medium, citrusy (lemon)
Sweetness: Brown sugar, sugar cane
Flavours: Almonds, milk chocolate
Overall: Silky, vibrant and balanced

Format & Freshness

1kg whole beans, sealed in a resealable degassing valve bag
Roasted in small weekly batches for maximum freshness
Best within 4–6 weeks of roast for peak freshness; use within 4 months. Rest 7–10 days after roast for espresso
Whole bean format lets each site grind fresh per cup — exactly how specialty coffee is designed to be served

Brew Suggestions

Filter (V60, Kalita, Chemex, batch brew): highlight the lemon acidity and brown sugar sweetness with a 1:15–1:16 ratio.
Espresso: start around 1:2–1:2.2 for a sweeter shot with almond and milk chocolate notes.
Bean-to-cup: works beautifully out of the box on a medium grind; adjust one step at a time to taste.

Trade & Wholesale

The 1kg format is designed for cafés, HoReCa, offices and stockists. For pricing on multi-bag standing orders, subscriptions or private-label enquiries, contact trade@laverdeartisan.com.

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