/004 3.0 is built around a simple idea: a Colombian coffee you can drink every day, without making it feel ordinary.
This lot comes from El Girasol in Quindío, Colombia, produced by Robinson Ortiz. The farm sits at 1850 metres above sea level, where coffee grows alongside bananas, citrus, avocados, and native trees. This creates a balanced agroforestry system and gives the farm a more stable, diverse growing environment.
Robinson is a third-generation coffee producer and has been managing El Girasol for the past 10 years. During that time, he has shifted the farm from more traditional washed production towards controlled and standardised processing. The goal is clear: better consistency, stronger quality, long-term business relationships, and a more financially sustainable future through well-produced coffee.
This lot is processed as a semi-washed, or oxidation washed coffee. Only fully ripe cherries are selectively harvested and brought to the on-site processing station. The coffee first undergoes 36 hours of oxidation in fermentation tanks. It is then rinsed, washed, and depulped before a second fermentation of 14 to 16 hours. After a final wash, the coffee is dried on patios.
In the cup, /004 3.0 is exactly where we want our Classic+ range to sit. Familiar, sweet, balanced, and easy to come back to, but with enough complexity to stay interesting. Expect sweet red apple, mixed nuts, and a soft velvet body. It works beautifully as filter, but has enough structure and sweetness to perform very well as espresso too.
A clean and comforting Colombian profile, selected for daily brewing without compromising on quality.
FORM vs FUNCTION vs LESS WASTE
We love good packaging design, but not waste. That’s why we aim for a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. Finding food-safe solutions that work across local and international recycling systems isn’t easy, but we take it seriously. For us, reuse, reduce, recycle is more than just a label.
When ordering coffee, you can choose from three packaging types:
A.M.O.C. JAR
Made from fully recyclable PET. Lightweight, durable, and made to be reused endlessly.
REFILL
A low-waste option, vacuum-packed in thin, food-grade PP without a valve or zipper. About 40% lighter than standard bags and easier to recycle. These are not retail-friendly and may lose vacuum in transit—this doesn’t affect quality. Transfer to a container after opening. Not freezer-safe unless portioned first.
KILO BAG
For larger orders, we use high-barrier packaging that protects freshness and is recyclable under certain conditions. We chose it for both performance and environmental impact.
You’ll find more on our packaging choices and sustainability approach on the about page.
ESPRESSO VS FILTER ROAST
Our filter roasts are designed for clarity and expression, but they’re great for both filter and espresso brewing. In fact, we often prefer the brighter, more expressive profile they bring to espresso.
Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are specifically developed for espresso brewing only. We don’t recommend using them for filter methods, as they’re tailored for higher extraction and a more classic cup profile.
Choose based on your taste and brew method, but know we stand behind both.
ROAST DATE
All our coffees are shipped as fresh as possible, typically within a few days of roasting. We don’t sit on a lot of stock and roast multiple times a week, so what you receive has been roasted recently, usually no longer than a 7-10 days before shipping, but it could also be roasted and shipped the same day.
You’ll find the exact roast date printed on the label. We recommend resting the coffee for a few days after roasting to allow it to degas and open up in flavour.
