Colombia

This is the region where coffee was first introduced to Colombia over 180 years ago. A key region in coffee production, Antioquia is the country's largest producing area. With more than 128,000 hectares, the area produces different coffees because many microclimates and terroirs are present in this region.

The Cauca region is located in the south-west of the country. It has an area of 29,308 km², which represents 2.56% of the national territory. During colonisation and until Independence in 1810, the Cauca region played an important role in the historical development of the country, both for its economic contribution and for its politics. The region has 92,674 hectares in coffee production. The Cauca region is home to some of Colombia's most impressive volcanoes. It is a key location for coffee due to its fertile and nutritious volcanic soil. The department is one of the most complex places in Colombia in social terms. The territory of Cauca was inhabited in the pre-Hispanic period by various indigenous groups, such as the Jamundies, Pances, Paeces, Calotos, Patías, Guambianos and Guanacas. Today, the western descendants live mainly in the capital city, Popayan, and the indigenous peoples live in the mountains or in more isolated areas.  

The department of Nariño is located in southwest Colombia, between the Pacific Ocean and the Amazonian forest. Its geography is quite unique, with a relief marked by Nudo de los Pastos, which is where the Andes cordillera divides into three mountain ranges.

Some of Colombia’s highest-altitude coffees come from this Nariño region. They are also some of the most complex and impressive. In many regions, producing coffee at such a high altitude is a challenge, but Nariño is quite close to the equator, and its climatic conditions are sufficiently suited to the cultivation of coffee trees.

The region’s landscapes are breathtaking. Coffee is able to grow at more extreme altitudes of 2,200 meters, and 36,159 hectares of land are dedicated to coffee production in this area. It is the main source of revenue for the farmers in the region, who produce coffee for export.

Santander is a historical department due it was the start point of the independence of Colombia, the land of brave people and hard workers families. The production system of the farms are not focused on the monoculture, they plant several products as cocoa, pine apple and tobacco and also animals as cows, chicken, pigs and goats.
This is one of the main organic coffee producer in Colombia thanks to the amazing shadow trees and the medium size of the farms. The altitude is not so elevated but the main feature of the cup profile is defined by the notes of cocoa, almond and nuts, the medium acidity and the full body.

Located in the center of the country, this region is one of the most emblematic origin due to its high-end cup profile, its organic production and the high social impact by be one of the most complex regions in the recent history of Colombia. The relief is different in the micro regions of the department, at the north is hot and flat with good production of rice and cotton, in the center has mixed climates with different elevations but in the south is higher and perfect for the coffee production. Next to the main National Parks and best kept region, the South of Tolima is highly recognized as one of the most important coffee origin in the country.