Hard Lines 250g El Carmen Colombia Coffee Bean
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Hard Lines El Carmen Colombia Coffee Beans are a Great Taste Award-winning Colombian coffee offering a smooth, balanced cup with gentle fruit sweetness and subtle nutty richness. Expertly roasted to a versatile medium profile, this speciality coffee delivers clean, comforting flavours that shine whether brewed as espresso or filter coffee.
Key Features
- Great Taste Award-winning Colombian speciality coffee
- Smooth flavour profile with fruit sweetness and nutty notes
- Washed process for clarity, balance and clean flavour definition
- Medium roast suitable for both espresso and filter brewing
- Produced in Colombia's renowned coffee-growing region
- Delicious served black or with milk
Product Description
Hard Lines El Carmen Colombia Coffee Beans are a versatile single-origin coffee designed for those who appreciate balance, consistency and exceptional quality. Sourced from Colombia and produced by El Carmen, this award-winning coffee showcases the characteristics that have made Colombian coffee famous worldwide.
Roasted to a medium profile, El Carmen offers a rounded, approachable cup with a gentle fruit sweetness complemented by soft nutty undertones. The washed processing method enhances clarity and structure, allowing the coffee's natural sweetness and refined flavour profile to take centre stage without becoming overpowering. The result is a clean, well-balanced coffee that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
Cultivated on the high-altitude slopes of Colombia's renowned coffee-growing regions, El Carmen benefits from ideal growing conditions and meticulous production methods. Sustainable farming practices, selective harvesting and careful washed processing all contribute to the coffee's consistent quality and flavour.
Whether you're pulling a rich espresso, brewing a cafetière, or preparing an AeroPress or filter coffee, this adaptable coffee performs beautifully across a range of brewing methods. Its balanced profile makes it equally enjoyable black or paired with milk, offering a dependable and satisfying cup every time.
Specifications
- Brand: Hard Lines Coffee
- Product Name: El Carmen Colombia Coffee Beans
- Weight: 250g
- Coffee Type: Whole Bean Coffee
- Origin: Colombia
- Region: Colombia
- Producer: El Carmen
- Altitude: Various High-Elevation Growing Areas
- Process: Washed
- Varietal: Mixed Varietals
- Roast Level: Medium
- Flavour Profile: Fruit Sweetness, Nutty Richness, Smooth and Balanced
- Award: Great Taste Award Winner
- Recommended Brewing Methods: AeroPress, Cafetière, Espresso, Filter Coffee and Chemex
- Suitable For: Black Coffee or Milk-Based Drinks
Usage Tips
- Grind fresh before brewing for optimal flavour and aroma
- Use a medium grind for cafetière brewing and adjust accordingly for espresso or filter methods
- Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and moisture
- Experiment with milk-based drinks to highlight the coffee's nutty sweetness
Producer Story
El Carmen is a family-led coffee producer based in Colombia, cultivating speciality Arabica coffee on high-elevation slopes known for producing exceptional beans. Using traditional washed processing methods, the team focuses on highlighting the clean, vibrant flavours and natural sweetness of their coffee. Their commitment to sustainable farming, careful harvesting and community resilience has helped establish El Carmen as a respected producer within one of the world's most celebrated coffee-growing regions.
Enjoy an Award-Winning Colombian Coffee
For coffee lovers seeking a dependable, flavourful and versatile speciality coffee, Hard Lines El Carmen Colombia Coffee Beans are an excellent choice. Perfect for everyday brewing, gifting, or discovering the quality of award-winning Colombian coffee, this smooth all-rounder delivers satisfaction in every cup.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
