Solo Sabado Colombian Single-Origin Coffee | Medium Roast

Want to try Colombian coffee without getting lost in coffee jargon? Solo Sabado is a medium-roast, single-origin Colombian coffee from Superlost, built around one farm, one farmer, and one harvest at a time. The current lot comes from Alexander Mancilla in Cajamarca, Tolima, with stone fruit, grapefruit-like brightness, and turbinado sugar sweetness.

This is the coffee I'd point you toward if you enjoy a clean, lively cup and want to know a little more about where it came from. The interesting part isn't just what's in your mug. It's that the person who grew it has a name.

What does Solo Sabado taste like?

Think stone fruit up front, a bright citrus edge like grapefruit, and a rounded, raw-sugar sweetness underneath. Those are tasting notes, not a promise that every sip tastes exactly like a piece of fruit. They give you a useful idea of the cup before you buy.

Here, acidity means brightness, the lively quality you get from citrus, rather than a description of how coffee will feel on your stomach. If your usual coffee is dark and roast-heavy, this is a different direction: more attention on the fruit and sweetness in the bean.

One farm at a time, not the same blend forever

Solo Sabado is a rotating single-farm coffee. When one producer's lot sells out, another farm takes its place. Single-origin tells you the coffee comes from one origin; this program goes a step further by focusing on one producer for each lot.

That's worth knowing before you order. The producer and flavor can change between lots. If you want the exact same cup every month, a rotating coffee may not be your first choice. If you like discovering a new farm without starting your coffee search over from scratch, that's the appeal.

Meet Alexander Mancilla

The lot described here was grown by Alexander Mancilla in Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia, at 1,900 meters above sea level. He worked as a picker and farm laborer on other people's land for years before saving enough to buy his own farm. Today, he runs it with his wife, Orfanelly, and their son.

That story gives the coffee some context. You're not just picking a country from a dropdown. You're getting to know the family behind this harvest.

What does washed coffee mean?

This lot is fully washed, meaning the coffee fruit is removed before the beans are dried. For this coffee, that shows up as a clean cup with distinct fruit and sugar notes. If you've tried a natural-process coffee and found its fermented character a little too much, this is a good direction to explore.

Whole bean or ground for auto drip?

Choose whole bean if you have a grinder. Grind just before brewing, and you can adjust the grind for your brewing method. For a straightforward starting point, try a pour-over or your everyday drip brewer. A starting ratio of 1 gram of coffee to 16 grams of water is easy to work with; adjust from there to suit your taste.

Choose auto-drip ground if you're using a standard drip coffee maker and don't have a grinder. It keeps the routine simple. For methods that need a different grind, choose whole bean and grind it yourself.

Which size should you buy?

• 1/2 lb: My pick for a first order. Get to know the lot before buying a bigger bag.
• 1 lb: A practical next step when you want it in your regular coffee rotation.
• 2 lb: For households that go through coffee more quickly.
• 5 lb: For higher-volume brewing or people who already know they enjoy the current lot.
• Six 1/2 lb bags: Three pounds total, divided into smaller bags so you can open one at a time.

Solo Sabado at a glance

• Origin: Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia
• Producer for the lot described: Alexander Mancilla
• Altitude: 1,900 meters above sea level
• Process: Fully washed
• Roast: Medium
• Tasting notes: Stone fruit, grapefruit, turbinado sugar
• Roaster: Superlost Coffee, Craig Deahl
• Options: Whole bean or auto-drip ground

New to this coffee? Start with a half-pound bag. Brew it your usual way, taste it before adding anything, and see what stands out. You don't need a perfect palate. You just need to know whether you'd like another cup.