Most coffee is blended — from multiple farms, multiple regions, sometimes multiple countries — to hit a consistent flavour profile. That's not a criticism. It's how most of the industry works.
A microlot is the opposite. One farm. One harvest. Every cherry picked at the right moment because the farmer's name is attached to what ends up in your cup.
The Gallego farm
The Gallego Microlot comes from a small family farm in Colombia. At SCA 84+, it sits firmly in specialty territory — that score means a trained taster evaluated it and found it exceptional. Not just drinkable. Exceptional.
Colombia's coffee regions produce some of the most consistent specialty lots in the world. The altitude, the climate, the tradition of careful hand-picking — it all adds up. The Gallego lot is a good example of why Colombian coffee has the reputation it does.
What it tastes like
Red cherry upfront — juicy and immediate. Raspberry underneath, brighter and more acidic. Smooth caramel sweetness that ties everything together. It's a complex cup without being difficult. The kind of coffee that rewards attention but doesn't demand it.
- Red cherry — juicy, dominant fruit note
- Raspberry — brighter acidity underneath
- Smooth caramel — sweetness that ties it together
How to brew it
Works well as both filter and espresso. As filter — pour over or Aeropress — you'll get the fruit notes more clearly. As espresso, the caramel sweetness comes forward. Both are worth trying.