Red Bourbon is a natural mutation of Arabica that emerged on the island of Bourbon in the early 18th century. This variety thrives in high-altitude regions with moderate climates, typically between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. It prefers volcanic soil and requires careful attention to ripeness during harvesting, read more
Red Bourbon is a natural mutation of Arabica that emerged on the island of Bourbon in the early 18th century. This variety thrives in high-altitude regions with moderate climates, typically between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level. It prefers volcanic soil and requires careful attention to ripeness during harvesting, read more
Huila is framed by the Central and Eastern ranges of the Andes, with most of it sitting in the Magdalena Valley or on the steep hill sides. Moreover, it is an important source of water and wildlife. The microclimate in the mountains combined with a high altitude and a variety read more
Colombia is the second-largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed and Arabica coffees. Colombia only produces washed Arabica coffee. There are three primary varieties grown in Colombia, and the coffee is referred to by the region in which it is grown. “Excelso” is a read more
Colombia is the second-largest producer of coffee in the world and the largest producer of washed Arabica. It exports approximately 12.5 million bags annually – about 50 percent of that to the United States – and consumes about 2 million bags within its borders. Colombia is also unique in that read more
By the time that the rust started to affect the crop production and quality in Colombia, farmers found this “Pink Bourbon” variety as a great option to have a rust resistant variety that has a greater quality in the cup and nice appearance compared to Caturra and other traditional varieties. read more
Located in the far south of Colombia, the department of Nariño shares a southern border with Ecuador and is home to thousands of smallholder coffee producing families. Colombia’s three ranges of Andean mountains converge in Nariño, presenting ideal altitudes and fertile soil for high grown Arabica production. Due to its read more
La Manuela Estate lies in the Region of Caldas, close to the small town Aranzazu. After the Estate´s coffee is collected by the employees, it is weighted. Then, it is moved from the coffee plantation to the wet processing place in a small truck. This truck makes several trips in read more
Located at the Laboyos valley at the south of Colombia, Pitalito is the second largest city of the Huila department. This region is the biggest coffee producer of the Huila, with a 15% coffee production share of the department. Just the city has an altitude of 1345 masl, and at read more
The most important producing area of the Municipality of Pitalito in the south of Huila, is located in the confluence of the Central and Eastern Andean mountain chains, offering a special setup for coffee production. This small town (“corregimiento” in Spanish) has been recognized with the highest record of specialty read more
