Discover the Magic of Tres Dragones: Gourmet Colombian Specialty Coffee Beans Worth Shopping Online

Adam | Northside Coffee
Jul 4
2 min read

If you're searching for specialty coffee beans online or seeking gourmet coffee, let us introduce you to a game-changer: Café Granja La Esperanza’s Tres Dragones. This award-winning Colombian gem is more than a bag of beans—it’s an experience in every cup.

photo of a traditional colombia chiva transporting coffee — Cafe Granja Le Esperanza coffee transported in a traditional Colombia Chiva

🌱 From Farm to Cup: The Rich History Behind the Beans

Nestled in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca and Cundinamarca regions, Café Granja La Esperanza spans five farms, including Potosí, La Esperanza, and Cerro Azul Family-owned since 1930, the Herrera brothers—Rigoberto and Luis—transformed the estate in the late ’90s into one of Colombia’s first certified-organic, experimental coffee producers . They pioneered varieties like Geisha, Mokka, Pacamara, Sudan Rume, and most notably, Colombia and Italian Sidra. Their dedication to innovation earned them the SCAA’s “Triple Crown”, with multiple top placements in the 2012 Coffees of the Year competition, and countless awards since.

photo of the Potsoi farm, part of cafe granja la esperanza in colombia

🔥 Why “Tres Dragones” Gourmet Specialty Coffee Beans Stand Above the Rest

Natural process with a twist: Cherries undergo a slow‐fermentation (36 hours), then bold drying in silos where the flames resemble three dragons (“Tres Dragones”)—hence the name.
Flavour fireworks: Expect intense notes of dried blueberries, mixed berry pie, dark chocolate, rum barrel warmth, and magnolia—all in a velvety, full body.
Competition-proven excellence: Coffee Review tied this natural-processed gem for the third-highest-rated espresso in their August 2018 tasting—highlighting its fruit-forward, chocolaty profile and sandalwood-spiced finish.

coffee Cherries drying at CGLE Posoi farm — Cherries drying at CGLE Posoi farm

🌟 Perfect for Every Brewing Style

Whether you're crafting a sharp espresso, pouring a smooth filter brew, or chilling an iced coffee, Tres Dragones delivers a layered flavour experience, a treat for home brewers and baristas alike.

🛒 Why It Belongs in Your Cart, Today

Shop Specialty Coffee Beans Online: Easy to order from our Northside Coffee online shop (£15 per 250g bag)
Gourmet credentials: Rare varietal, high-altitude grown (1,400–2,000 masl), sustainable farming practices, and Rainforest Alliance certified, all hallmarks of gourmet quality
Sourced by experts: Carefully roasted fresh to order by us at Northside Coffee in Northumberland.