Wegmans Supermarkets
If you were fortunate enough to try the Colombia Super Premium coffee from Wegmans’ premium line before it was discontinued, you were treated to a truly special cup. This single-origin Colombian coffee lived up to its super premium billing with rich, layered flavors that warmed the palate with delicious flavor combinations.
The tasting notes promised champagne, mango, lily, and maple syrup – an intriguing mix of flavors. And that description rang pretty true. The beans themselves had a powerfully sweet aroma. The maple flavor was present and strong which I believe is one of the reasons this brew had little bitterness. While it is one of the sweeter coffees I have tried, it was not overwhelmingly sweet. The champagne notes were strange, but not in a bad way. There was a slight “dry” aftertaste which I attribute to that tasting note, and it was pleasant. As for the other two flavor profiles; they were harder to get. Personally, many fruit notes in coffees start to taste the same to me, so that could be why I didn’t pick up any mango. As for lilies, I can’t remember what they smell like and certainly have never eaten one, so I can’t really speak to that flavor either.
This smooth coffee hailed from the Nariño Department in southwestern Colombia near the border with Ecuador. Nariño is renowned for producing some of Colombia’s finest and most distinctive coffees. The high elevation, nutrient-rich volcanic soils, and skilled micro-climate cultivation all contribute to the region’s exceptional Arabica beans.
Whether you appreciate single-origins or blends, Colombian coffees are beloved worldwide for their well-balanced profiles, rich bodies, and signature bright fruitiness. This super premium offering exemplified those national traits, while bringing its own unique champagne dryness to help offset the decadent maple and mango sweetness of the cup. A rare specialty treat that, sadly, may be gone for good.
