034: Colombia Volcano. Fully Washed.
Colombia Volcano
Fully Washed
Castillo, Colombia & Caturra.
Origin: Colombia
Region: Narino
Producer/Farm: Regional Lot.
Altitude: 1750-1900Mts
Varietal: Castillo, Colombia & Caturra
Process: Fully Washed
Harvest: 2021/2022
Importer: Cofinet
Cupping Score: 84.00
FOB/Volume: £7.60 per Kg / 120 Kilos
Roasted for Espresso/Filter Coffee
We taste: Orangina, Short bread and Milk Chocolate
The Story:
This program is incredibly special for a few reasons. Nariño has the highest altitude at which coffee is grown in Colombia which also means temperatures are quite low. This climate is perfect for the coffee cherry as the bean matures slowly it can have a higher concentration of sugar. Another relevant factor that makes the coffee from this region so unique is the rich soil. Unlike many regions in Colombia, Nariño’s soil is extraordinarily rich in volcanic ash mainly due to the high volcanic activity in the area. Typically, volcanic ash in the soil is rich in nutrients and contributes to a much healthier plant and higher complexity in the cup. The average size of a farm in this zone we work at is approximately less than 1 hectare to 1.5 hectares.