



Tasting set for filter coffee: three organic coffees, 750 g
Tasting Set: three organic coffees for filter
Three organic coffees of 250 g each, 750 g in total. Three origins, three processing methods, three flavor profiles. Designed for anyone who takes filter coffee seriously and wants to find out which direction they prefer.
Included in the set
- Hochlandsonne, Colombia, Cauca, washed, 1,700 to 1,900 m. Jasmine blossom, citrus and Panela, velvety and clean. From the Federación Campesina del Cauca, shipped by sail freighter across the Atlantic. The most accessible of the three.
- Hochlandblüte, Ethiopia, Sidama, Bensa, washed, 1,900 to 2,400 m. Floral and clear, with clean fruit. From Daye Bensa in the village of Shantawene.
- Hochlandjuwel, Ethiopia, Guji, natural, 1,808 to 2,128 m. Rosehip, cherry and blueberry with a chocolatey finish. From the Dimtu Tero Farm, Cupping Score 86. The most intense of the three.
The aromas mentioned are natural flavor associations from green coffee and roasting. Nothing is added to the coffees.
Two washed and one natural
That is the real point of this set. Hochlandsonne and Hochlandblüte are both washed processed and still completely different: Colombia brings Panela sweetness and citrus, Ethiopia brings floral notes and clarity. Hochlandjuwel is a natural where the cherry dries around the bean, which gives berry, depth and noticeably more fruit. You taste in direct comparison what origin and what processing contribute.
In which order to taste?
Start with Hochlandsonne, then Hochlandblüte, finish with Hochlandjuwel. If you start with the natural from Guji, its fruit will mask the finer notes of the two washed coffees for the rest of the day. The other way around the intensity builds up.
Suits you if you…
- brew with a pour-over, AeroPress or French Press
- want to understand how washed and natural differ in flavor
- like light, fruity coffees and appreciate acidity as a quality
- want to pay significantly less per kilo for 750 g than for single bags
Not for you if you…
- are looking for a dark, full-bodied espresso. All three are lightly roasted, then choose Ätna or Vesuv
- generally avoid acidity. Then Hornisgrinde is a better fit
- mostly drink with milk. These three are made for the black cup
- already know what you want. Then the 500 g or 1 kg bag is cheaper per kilo
The three compared
- Hochlandsonne: Colombia, Cauca, Lot Ucumarí, washed, 1,700 to 1,900 m. Jasmine blossom, citrus, Panela, cocoa. Acidity clear and slightly sweet, body velvety. Shipped by sail freighter. Individual price €12.90
- Hochlandblüte: Ethiopia, Sidama, Bensa, Shantawene, washed, 1,900 to 2,400 m. Floral and clear. Acidity lively. Individual price €14.90
- Hochlandjuwel: Ethiopia, Guji, Odo Shakiso, Dimtu Tero Farm, natural, 1,808 to 2,128 m. Rosehip, cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate. Pronounced acidity. Cupping Score 86. Individual price €14.90
Total of individual prices: €42.70 for 750 g.
A comparison recipe for all three
For a clean comparison brew all three the same way. Only when you know the differences is fine-tuning per coffee worthwhile.
Pour-over, V60
- Ratio: 1:16, so 15 g coffee to 240 g water
- Grind size: medium · Water: 94 °C
- Bloom: 40 g water, wait 30 seconds
- Target time: 2:30 to 3:15 minutes total brew time
The target time is the parameter to adjust, not the number on your grinder. If the coffee runs through faster and tastes thin or sour: grind finer. If it takes longer and tastes dry or bitter: grind coarser.
Fine-tuning per coffee
- Hochlandsonne: handles full temperature well. If the citrus note becomes too sharp for you, use 92 °C
- Hochlandblüte: the floral notes come out clearer with a slightly coarser grind and shorter time
- Hochlandjuwel: as a natural it extracts faster. Grind slightly coarser, otherwise the berry note will be heavy
French Press
- 60 g coffee to 1 liter water, coarse grind, 94 °C
- let steep for 4 minutes, lift off the crust, then press
Water: Ideal is soft water with low carbonate hardness, our reference is about 4 °dH. With light, fruity coffees hard tap water is particularly noticeable, it mutes exactly the floral and fruit notes you are buying this set for.
The sail-transported coffee in the set
Hochlandsonne crosses the Atlantic under sail. Our import partner Belco calculates: about 80 g CO2 per kilogram of coffee for a conventional container ship versus about 13 g for the sail freighter. These figures refer exclusively to the sea transport, not to the entire coffee. The largest share of emissions arises in cultivation. The sail transport is not CO2-neutral, we demonstrably reduce part of the supply chain and do not offset anything.
Origin and transparency
All three coffees are EU organic certified, Non-EU agriculture. Origin, varieties, processing, altitude and batch details can be found on the linked product pages.
Roast date and tasting window: The roast date is printed on every bag. After 10 to 14 days of resting time the coffees are at their peak. Hochlandjuwel is a natural whose fruit character fades first; you should drink it within about three months. The other two remain aromatic for around four months.
Filled on order: Until ordered the roast batches are stored sealed in bulk. Your three bags will only be filled immediately before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Which coffees are in the set?
Hochlandsonne from Colombia, Hochlandblüte and Hochlandjuwel from Ethiopia, 250 g each, 750 g in total.
What is the difference to the Entdecker-Set?
The Entdecker-Set is espresso-oriented and contains Andenperle from Peru instead of Hochlandsonne. Hochlandblüte and Hochlandjuwel are included in both sets. If you brew filter coffee, choose this one.
In which order should I taste them?
Start with Hochlandsonne, then Hochlandblüte, finish with Hochlandjuwel. From mild to intense. The other way round the fruit of the natural masks the finer notes of the two washed coffees.
What is the difference between washed and natural processed coffee?
In washed processing the pulp is removed before drying, which produces clear, clean cups. In natural processing the cherry dries around the bean, which gives more sweetness, berry notes and depth. In this set you can compare both directly.
How much do I save compared to the single bags?
The three 250 g bags cost individually €12.90, €14.90 and €14.90, €42.70 in total. In the set you pay €39.90, so €2.80 less.
Are all three coffees organic?
Yes. All three are EU organic certified, Non-EU agriculture.



