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An introduction to the Coffee producing area of Cauca Valley in Colombia Information and Flavor characteristics of Cauca Valley Coffee

Published: 2024-11-08 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/11/08, Located in the northwestern province of the Pacific Ocean, the capital of Cali, the Valle Del Cauca is one of the most fertile areas in Colombia. The Cauca River flows down between two mountains in the Andes. This area is also one of the most violent areas of armed conflict in Colombia. Most of the agricultural land in Colombia is quite small, with about 75800 coffee trees planted in the area.

Located in the northwestern province of the Pacific Ocean, the capital of Cali, the Valle Del Cauca is one of the most fertile areas in Colombia. The Cauca River flows down between two mountains in the Andes. This area is also one of the most violent areas of armed conflict in Colombia. Most of the agricultural land in Colombia is quite small, with coffee trees covering an area of about 75800 hectares, belonging to 26000 farms and owned by 23000 families. In this producing area, which was an early member of the International Coffee Organization in Colombia, cooperatives early had the concept of fair trade and community responsibility.

■ altitude: 1450-2000m

■ harvest period: September-December (main season) March-June (secondary season)

■ varieties: 16% Tibica, 62% Kaddura, 22% Castillo

■ flavor: caramel aroma, with delicate berry and sour aromas, and obvious sweetness

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