South America
Colombia
With three Andean ranges near the equator, some region is always harvesting. Traditional washed coffees are sweet and balanced, and Colombia is now the hub of experimental processing: anaerobic, thermal shock and co-fermentation all took off here.
Altitude
1,200–2,300 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Main harvestFly crop
Typical flavours
CitrusBerrySweetStone & orchard fruitTropical fruitFloralCocoa
Regions
Huila1,300–2,000 mThe largest southern specialty region: bright and sweet, and home of Pink Bourbon.Nariño1,700–2,300 mThe far south and highest, with crisp, bright acidity.Cauca1,500–2,100 mAndean plateau around Inzá and Popayán; floral and citrus.Tolima1,400–2,000 mCentral mountains; Planadas and others produce many high scorers.Antioquia1,300–2,000 mThe northwest around Urrao and Medellín.Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)1,300–1,900 mCaldas, Quindío and Risaralda; a UNESCO-listed coffee landscape.Santander1,200–1,700 mThe northeast, with a shade-growing tradition.Valle del Cauca1,300–2,000 mThe west, with many experimental-processing farms.
In stock at QLC
Past QLC coffees
Colombia Granja Paraiso 92 Orange Bourbon Double Anaerobic Control Washed P-17CW
PeachCustardRose
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Colombia Granja Paraiso 92 Striped Bourbon Double Anaerobic Thermalshock P-19
RosePeachPassion fruit
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