Boutique Coffee beans: a classified introduction to Colombian producing areas

Colombia Cafe is one of the few single-brand coffees sold under the name of the country in the world and a successful example of the successful combination of geographical identity and brand image. In December 2004, the Colombia Coffee Producers Association (FNC) applied to the Colombia government for registration of the geographical indication "Café de Colombia"(Colombia coffee). Three months later, the Government of Colombia approved "Café de Colombia" as "Designation of Origin-Geographical Indication (D.O.- G.I.)” 。This logo became the official logo of the Colombia Coffee Producers Association.

Not only that, but also in terms of quality, it has won praise that other coffee houses cannot match. Colombia is more concerned with product development and production promotion than other producing countries. It is this, coupled with its superior geographical and climatic conditions, that makes Colombia coffee delicious and famous all over the world.

Colombia coffee is located in the Andes, where the climate is mild and humid, good rainfall, making it very suitable for the growth of coffee, according to geographical location is divided into north, central and south three production areas, in which Colombia has six high-quality origin coffee production areas, Sierra Nevada,Santander, Cauca, Huila, Nariño and Paisaje cultural cafetero

The Sierra Nevada region in the north is one of Colombia's premier regions, and the Santa Marta Mountains are one of the few snowy mountains on the equator known for their distinctive character and high quality standards. The unique climate, abundant precipitation, cloud cover and shady planting method make the coffee here rich in aroma and nutty flavor, giving people a unique sensory experience.

The Santander region in the north-central part consists of two geographical areas: the Magdalena Basin and the mountains of the Eastern Mountains. Magdalena basin terrain is relatively flat, central plains dry and hot climate.

The eastern mountains have rugged terrain and steep slopes with an altitude of 4000 meters. The climate is affected by different altitudes, making it a diverse meteorological zone, creating a rich aroma of coffee with moderate acidity, smooth and consistent taste with tobacco flavor.

Huila is located in the south of Colombia, one of the famous specialty coffee producing areas, with an altitude of about 1200 to 2020 meters, a planting area of more than 1.3 million hectares and an average temperature of 17-23°C. Due to its outstanding flavor and aroma, it has become a world-famous specialty coffee. Medium-high acidity and moderate alcohol, charming sweetness and citric acid, balanced and pure aftertaste, often selected by major coffee competitions in recent years.

Source: Brista's blog