¡Qué Chimba!

¡Qué Chimba! Colombian Coffee Blend

¡Qué Chimba! is a small-batch Colombian coffee blend with a bright, smooth and memorable flavour profile. The name is Colombian slang for “that’s awesome”, which felt right for a coffee with this much character.

This blend brings together Colombian Popayán Reserve and Felipe Arcila’s honey processed, wine and peach fermented Castillo. It is a good choice for coffee drinkers who want something a little more special, without making coffee feel complicated.

Best suited to

• Espresso drinkers looking for a more distinctive coffee
• Filter, plunger and French press brewing
• Home coffee drinkers who enjoy fruit, sweetness and chocolate notes
• Cafés wanting a feature coffee or rotating special
• Gift buyers looking for award-winning coffee beans
• People who enjoy Colombian coffee with a smooth, sweet profile

Flavour profile

• Tasting notes: maple syrup sweetness, stone fruits, red apple, chocolate and caramel
• Style: balanced, smooth and sweet
• Origin: Colombia
• Producer: various small farmers and Jardines Del Eden
• Department: Popayán and Quindío
• Municipality: Cauca and Pijao
• Varieties: Castillo, Caturra, Catimor and Typica
• Altitude: 1500 to 2100 masl

Award recognition

¡Qué Chimba! has received strong recognition in Australian coffee competitions, including:

• Gold, Espresso Imported Blend, 2023 Royal Adelaide Coffee Awards, 95/100
• Silver, Plunger Imported Blend, 2023 Royal Adelaide Coffee Awards, 94/100
• Bronze, Espresso Category, 2023 Golden Bean Competition
• Bronze, Latte Category, 2023 Golden Bean Competition

Why choose ¡Qué Chimba!?

Choose ¡Qué Chimba! when you want a coffee with more lift, sweetness and origin character than a traditional everyday blend. It still feels smooth and drinkable, but the stone fruit, red apple and maple-style sweetness make it stand apart.

It is a good option for people who usually enjoy espresso blends but want to try something more interesting from Colombia.

Recommended brew methods

• Espresso machine
• Filter coffee
• French press / plunger
• Pour over
• AeroPress

Espresso recipe guide

As a starting point, try 22.5g espresso grind, with a 26 to 28 second extraction and a 38g yield. Adjust to suit your grinder, machine and taste.

Available options

• 250g bags
• 1kg bags
• Whole beans or selected grind options

For cafés and coffee lovers

¡Qué Chimba! can work well as a feature coffee, special release, premium retail bag or gift coffee. For cafés, it gives customers something different to talk about without drifting into coffee snob territory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ¡Qué Chimba! mean?

It is Colombian slang for “that’s awesome”, which suits this lively Colombian blend.

Is ¡Qué Chimba! best for espresso or filter?

It can be enjoyed as espresso, filter or French press. Espresso gives a more concentrated sweetness, while filter brewing can highlight the fruit and red apple notes.

Is this coffee good with milk?

Yes, though it is more distinctive than a traditional milk-based café blend. If you mostly drink milk coffee and want something safer, Supreme or Café Crema may be better starting points.

Is ¡Qué Chimba! suitable as a gift?

Yes. Its award recognition, Colombian profile and distinctive flavour make it a strong gift option for coffee drinkers.

Want something special but still easy to drink? Add ¡Qué Chimba! to your cart or ask the team for help choosing.