The Journal

Stories from origin, brewing guides and news from the roasters we import.

What does an SCA score of 80+ actually mean?

By Colombian Coffees Australia5 min read

What does an SCA score of 80+ actually mean?

Every coffee we import is "specialty grade". Here is what the number on the bag is measuring, who scores it, and why 87.5 is a big deal.

  • sca
  • quality
  • education
  • cafe-quindio
  • dios-mio
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Why roasting closer to origin matters

By Colombian Coffees Australia4 min read

Why roasting closer to origin matters

Imported roasted coffee reaches Australia weeks after roasting. Here is why the coffee still arrives better than green beans roasted far from the farm.

  • origin
  • roasting
  • cafe-quindio
  • dios-mio
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Our Colombian brands

Established roasters with decades of heritage, brought to Australia by us.

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  • Café Quindío
    Café Quindío

    From Armenia, Quindío — Colombia's coffee axis

    Specialty coffee from the heart of the Eje Cafetero — 34 years, 40 coffee shops, roasted where it is grown.

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  • Dios Mío Coffee
    Dios Mío Coffee

    From Colombia — 100% Colombian, roasted at origin

    Premium 100% Colombian coffee at an accessible price — the brand that brought Colombian pride to the mass market.

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