Colombia Rum-Aged Coffee: Funky or Fantastic?
What is “Funky” Coffee?
When people describe coffee as “funky,” they’re often reacting to the smell and first taste. The initial aroma can be quite strong, even off-putting for some — much like how people react to durian: you either love it or you don’t! With funky coffees, the first sip can feel quite intense, often driven by acidity and bold, boozy notes like rum.
For our Colombia Rum-Aged coffee, that first hit of rum aroma and acidity can feel like a slap to the face — but there’s more beneath the surface!
Exploring the Flavour Profile of Rum-Aged Coffee
Some feedback from customers described the coffee as “off” or “too funky” — but it’s important to know:
this coffee isn’t off, it’s just deliberately different.
Here’s why:
- The beans are aged in empty rum barrels at the farm, allowing them to absorb rum gases naturally.
- During extraction, the most prominent flavors you’ll notice are rum and raisin.
- As you sip further, you might detect fruity notes like lychee, nectarine, and peach, along with a sweet aftertaste.
- The overall experience is a bold and adventurous coffee journey — one that gets better after the first few sips!
How to Brew Colombia Rum-Aged Coffee
To bring out the best flavors, we recommend:
- Espresso brewing with a 1:2 ratio (e.g., 20g ground coffee to produce 40g espresso).
- Extraction time: 30 to 35 seconds.
- This method should yield a smooth, fruity shot with layered complexity.
How to Taste and Enjoy the Coffee
Pro tip:
Don’t rush into sipping!
Instead:
- Smell the coffee first to let your palate adjust to the intense aromas.
- Take a small first sip and give your taste buds time to warm up.
- The first sip may be acidic, but the second and third sips will reveal more sweetness and fruitiness.
Bonus:
Add milk to your espresso, and it transforms into a dessert-like drink — think rum and raisin ice cream with vanilla notes!
One Final Important Tip
Because this coffee has such powerful flavours, take extra care if you’re using a coffee grinder:
- Grind through a few batches of fresh beans after you finish the rum-aged coffee, to avoid flavor carryover.
- Clean your grinder hopper if possible — the rum aroma can linger and affect your next brews!
Final Thoughts
Our Colombia Rum-Aged coffee is bold, funky, and unforgettable.
It’s not your everyday brew — but if you’re adventurous, it might just become a new favorite.
Tried it yet?
We’d love to hear what you think! DM us and let us know: is it a hit or a miss for you?
