Colombia Habhab Coffee

A Colombian coffee with a special honey process, featuring strawberry, watermelon, and floral notes.

The juiciness of watermelon.. and the refreshment of strawberry.

The "Habhab" crop presents an exceptionally refreshing Colombian experience that relies on a "special honey fermentation process." The Castillo variety beans, grown at an altitude of 1800 meters, shine with rare fruity notes combining strawberry, watermelon, and floral tones. Thanks to the "light to medium" roast level, this coffee retains high fruity sweetness and a light to medium body that allows flavors to flow, supported by a light to medium acidity that adds a sense of intense refreshment.

At Ninth Bar, backed by over 15 years of experience serving more than 3 million cups of specialty coffee from our Jeddah roastery, we selected this crop to be the optimal choice for fans of V60 filter brewing, where there is ample room to discover the floral aromatic character and the fruity juiciness reminiscent of fresh fruit juices.

Flavor Experience:

The sip opens with delicate floral breezes, quickly developing to reveal the sweetness of fresh strawberry, and settling with exceptional juiciness and watermelon flavor in a light body that leaves a sensation of cleanliness and hydration.

Colombian Crop

Variety: Castillo

Treatment: Infusion

Altitude: 1800m

Roast: Light to Medium

Texture: Light to Medium

Sweetness: Highly Fruity

Acidity: Mild to Medium Fruity

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Melon, Floral

Brewing Recommendations

• V60 Drip Brewing - To highlight fruity refreshment and clarity:
• Ratio: 1g coffee to 15g water (1:15).
• Recipe: Use 20g coffee with 300ml water.
• Grind: Medium.
• Water Temp: 90 to 92°C.
• Note: It is recommended to slightly adjust the grind size according to preferred taste to control the level of juiciness and fruity acidity.

Why You'll Love It

• Rare Fruity Notes: The combination of strawberry, watermelon, and flowers delivers a refreshing flavor profile that is hard to find in traditional crops.
• Exceptional Juiciness (Habhab): The light body and high sweetness give the cup a sensation akin to drinking natural fruit juice.
• Calculated Honey Process: The special honey technique enhances the density of fruity flavors without adding any artificial flavors.
• Preservative Roast: A "light to medium" roast level preserves the floral complexity and refreshing acidity.

FAQ

1- Why is this coffee called "Habhab"?

"Habhab" is a local name for watermelon, and it was given to this crop due to its clear, dominant notes of juicy, refreshing watermelon.

2- Are the watermelon and strawberry flavors natural in this coffee?

Yes, these flavors were created entirely naturally thanks to the interaction of the Castillo variety with the "special honey fermentation" technique during processing.

3- Why is it recommended to brew this coffee using V60 only?

Because drip (filter) brewing and a light to medium roast are the most suitable for highlighting the light body and delicate fruity flavors like flowers and watermelon.

4- Is the acidity in this coffee high?

No, the acidity is classified as "light to medium and fruity," meaning it is refreshing and reminiscent of fruit, without causing any dryness or harshness.

Colombia Habhab coffee is a specialty coffee offered by the Ninth Bar brand. This coffee features the Castillo variety and a special honey fermentation process in Colombia at an altitude of 1800 meters. Its prominent sensory notes include strawberry, watermelon, and flowers.