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 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, fold and clip the top tightly. For everyday use, aim to finish within 3–4 weeks of opening for peak flavour.

Will you grind the beans for me?

We sell Madrigal as whole beans only, by design. Pre-ground coffee loses up to half its aromatic compounds within 15 minutes of grinding. If you have an espresso machine, grinder, or moka pot at home, you will taste a significant difference grinding fresh. If you do not own a grinder, a quality blade grinder costs around £25 and pays for itself within a few bags.

What is the difference between this and supermarket Colombian coffee?

Madrigal scores 85+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale, placing it firmly in the specialty grade — the top 10% of green coffee globally by quality. It is single-origin from one farm in Tatama, Risaralda, Colombia, washed-process, with notes of lemon, brown sugar and almond. Supermarket Colombian is typically commodity-grade blended coffee scoring well below 80 SCA, with no single-origin traceability.

Does free UK delivery apply to a single 250g bag?

Free UK standard delivery applies to orders over £40. A single 250g Madrigal at £12 falls below the threshold. To reach free delivery, many customers pair the coffee with a 100ml or 250ml EVOO, or a jar of raw honey. The Welcome Pack at £29.95 includes 6 Madrigal drip-coffee bags alongside EVOO and honey if you want to try the coffee in single-serve format first.

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Madrigal – Colombian Specialty Coffee (Whole Beans) 250g

Madrigal is our Colombian specialty coffee sourced from the hills around Santuario, Risaralda. Grown at high altitude and carefully washed, it delivers a cup that is silky, vibrant and beautifully balanced – the kind of everyday luxury you look forward to brewing.

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

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)

Working with ASOCAFE TATAMÁ means supporting a community of growers who focus on careful picking, clean processing and consistent quality.

Flavour Profile

Acidity: Medium, citrusy (lemon)

Sweetness: Brown sugar, sugar cane

Flavours: Almonds, milk chocolate

Overall: Silky, vibrant and balanced

In the cup, Madrigal sits in that sweet spot: bright enough to stay interesting, but round and sweet enough to enjoy every day.

Brew Suggestions

Madrigal is roasted as a versatile specialty coffee, ideal for most manual brewers and modern espresso setups:

Filter: V60, Kalita, Chemex, AeroPress

Highlight the lemon acidity and brown sugar sweetness with a slightly longer ratio (e.g. 1:15–1:16).

Espresso:

For a sweeter shot with almond and milk chocolate notes, start around 1:2–1:2.2 brew ratio and adjust to taste.

French Press / Cafetière:

Coarser grind, 4 minutes steep, gentle plunge for a rounded, chocolatey cup.

Bean-to-Cup Machines

Madrigal whole beans work beautifully in any bean-to-cup machine. The whole bean format means your machine grinds fresh with every cup — exactly what specialty coffee is designed for.

Grind setting guide by machine:

Medium grind — DeLonghi Magnifica / Eletta / PrimaDonna · Smeg BCC02 / BCC13 · Jura E6 / E8 / Z10 / S8 · Melitta Barista TS / Caffeo · Miele CM5 / CM6

Medium-fine grind — Sage Barista Pro / Barista Express / Barista Touch · Breville Oracle · Espresso manual / lever machine

Coarse grind — French press / AeroPress / cold brew

Fine grind — Moka pot / Italian stovetop

Most bean-to-cup machines ship with a medium grind as their default setting — no adjustment needed out of the box. If your machine allows grind customisation, start at medium and adjust one step at a time until you find your ideal cup.

Always grind fresh and use filtered water where possible for the cleanest expression of the coffee.

Craft & Roasting Philosophy

At LAVERDE ARTISAN we source coffees that tell a clear story of place. With Madrigal, the focus is on clarity and balance:

Careful washed processing to emphasise cleanliness and sweetness

High-altitude farming to develop complexity in the cherry

Roasted in small batches to bring out the natural character of the beans

The result is a Colombian specialty coffee that feels both accessible and quietly sophisticated – perfect for home brewers who care about what is in their cup.

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