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Washed Arabica from Colombia

Today, Colombia is considered one of the most advanced specialty coffee producing areas in the world. Temperature, altitude, solar radiation, and water availability all affect water quality, but soil is probably the most important component of Colombia because volcanic ash provides enough organic matter. This enables farmers to grow rich coffee, often including favorable cup test characteristics: clean aroma, high acidity and moderate body.

Colombia flavor

Specialty coffees from Colombia are usually full-bodied with bright, vibrant acidity. Intense aromas with sweet, lemon fruit, malt, black cocoa and nutty notes.

Most coffee was grown between 1200 and 1800 AD. But in some areas it rises above 2000 m.a.s.l. Common varieties cultivated by smallholders are Typica, Bourbon, Caturra and Castillo. Castillo is popular in Colombia because of its high yield.

History of Colombia Coffee

Colombia began exporting coffee in 1835. Coffee was introduced to Colombia in the 16th century when Jesuit priests spread coffee seeds throughout Colombia. At first, there was great resistance to growing coffee. Mainly because the first harvest took five years. Legend has it that Jesuit priest Francisco Romero offered people four coffee trees instead of regular penance.

Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros (National Coffee Federation)

The founding of the National Coffee Federation in 1927 was an important moment in the history of Colombia coffee. Colombia coffee growers began uniting their forces to defend their rights and improve the quality of life of coffee-producing families. Each city has its own elected spokesperson representing the local community. It is considered one of the largest agricultural NGOs in the world.

Family is the engine of the Colombia coffee market. These families are located in 17 coffee areas in Colombia: Calda, Cauca, Cesar, Narino, Meta, Huila, Tolima, Quindio, Risaralda, Antioquia, Valdel Cauca, Candinamarca, Guagira, Madeline, Boyaca, Sandel Norte. The average smallholder family in Colombia owns 2 to 5 acres of land to grow coffee.