Silly Simon Espresso – Premium Colombian Coffee Beans in Ireland

Looking for standout Colombian espresso in Ireland? Step into the strange and wonderful world of Silly Simon — Groundstate Coffee Roasters’ mushroom-headed mischief-maker, packed with sweet, chocolatey goodness from the mountains of Huila.

Roasted in Dublin and sourced from smallholder producers near San Agustín, this espresso delivers syrupy body and playful complexity, with tasting notes of Choco Cake, Caramel Nougat, and Nectarine. Comforting, colourful, and quietly mind-bending (purely flavour-wise, obviously).

Perfect for flat whites. Dangerous as a daily driver.

Coffee Details

• Origin: Colombia

• Region: Huila

• Municipality: Alto del Obispo, San Agustín

• Farm: Various smallholder producers

• Farm Size: Average under 5 hectares

• Variety: Colombia & Castillo

• Altitude: 1,300–1,950 MASL

• Process: Washed

• Score: 85

• Roasted for: Espresso

• Tasting Notes: Choco Cake, Caramel Nougat, Nectarine

Why Silly Simon is a Must-Try Espresso

• Built for syrupy, sweet espresso shots.

• Chocolate-forward with bright fruit sparkle.

• Grown in one of Colombia’s most respected specialty regions.

• Supports long-standing smallholder communities in Huila.

• Ridiculously good with milk.

The Silly Simon Origin Story

Silly Simon comes from Alto del Obispo — a misty mountain district near the historic town of San Agustín in Colombia’s legendary Huila region. Volcanic soils, cool nights, steady sunshine, and slow cherry ripening combine to create dense, flavour-packed beans that shine in espresso.

Here, most farms are tiny family plots. Around 80% of producers cultivate less than three hectares, tending their trees by hand and obsessing over quality from harvest to drying beds. Cherries are delivered to communal washing stations, where careful fermentation and clean processing lock in sweetness and clarity.

For more than three decades, exporter Cóndor has worked directly with farmers in the area — helping Alto del Obispo earn a reputation as a global benchmark for Colombian specialty coffee and giving rise to the famous San Agustín name recognised around the world.

Locals say the mountain air around Alto del Obispo sharpens the senses — where flavours glow, colours hum, and mornings feel like they’ve wandered into a better timeline.

Coffee here is about more than flavour. In 2005, the community partnered with Cóndor and Colombia’s Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar to build the Centro Comunitario Alto del Obispo, a childcare centre supporting farming families with early-years care and nutrition programmes — especially vital during harvest season. These projects continue today through long-term relationships with growers and roasters who keep coming back year after year.

The washed process lets Simon show off his sweetest side — thick chocolate, sticky nougat, and flashes of nectarine through the finish — earning this lot a very respectable 85-point score.

Buy Colombian Espresso Online in Ireland – Delivered Fresh

At Groundstate Coffee Roasters, we roast everything fresh and ship nationwide. Silly Simon is part of our core espresso lineup — dependable, delicious, and wonderfully weird in all the right ways.

Whether you’re dialing in at home or pouring shots in a busy café, this Colombian espresso hits that sweet spot between comfort and curiosity.

Why Choose Groundstate Coffee Roasters?

• Free delivery in Ireland on orders over €35.

• Roasted fresh in Dublin.

• Carefully sourced coffees from producers doing things properly.

• Characters optional. Quality mandatory.

Order Silly Simon Espresso Today

Ready to let a giant mushroom guide your espresso routine?

Grab a bag of Silly Simon and taste why this Colombian classic has become a Groundstate staple.

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