What makes Colombian Coffee Special?
With the perfect mix of high elevation, rich volcanic soils, and consistent rainfall, Colombian coffee grows at a natural, slow rate. This allows the coffee to grow more slowly, denser, and develop those unique, complex flavor profiles. A few cool facts about Colombian coffee
- 100% Arabica: Colombia primarily produces Arabica coffee, which is typically considered to be of higher quality and complexities
- Consistent Harvest: Coffee is typically harvested once a year, depending on the region. However, since Colombia has a diverse microclimate, they are able to harvest multiple times a year, allowing the farmers to continuously export freshly harvested coffee throughout the year.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes of Colombian Coffee
Colombian coffee is popular for being balanced yet complex and approachable for beginners. You can get a variety of tasting notes depending on the region, elevation, and soil. With Colombian coffee, you can expect:
- Profile: smooth, versatile, and balanced
- Tasting notes: Chocolate, caramel, red fruits, citrus, and honey
- Body: Silky, medium-bodied, or light-bodied
- Process: Primarily washed. Sometimes honey is processed or processed naturally
Sourcing and Origins of Colombian Coffee
80% of coffee from Colombia actually comes from small, independent farmers. The primary sourcing regions are:
- Huila
- Nariño
- Cauca
- Antioquia
We source our coffee from a family farm, Finca Santa Maria, in the Santander Department of Colombia, which lies along the Andes region.The farm benefits from a unique microclimate shaped by the nearby Chicamocha Canyon, resulting in distinctive rainfall patterns and ideal growing conditions.
Why choose our Colombian coffee
We intentionally establish and maintain long standing relationships with all of our coffee producers. We have partnered with Finca Santa Maria for over 10 years.
All of our coffees are 100% USDA certified organic, specialty grade, and sustainably grown. We make sure that all of our coffee bags are traceable back to the exact farm and lot. One of the main reasons we started Mayorga, was to also make sure we pay our farmers a fair price. By working directly, we eliminate the middleman and instead use that to support our partners.
Finca Santa Maria is led by Mildred Munoz, who gathered 42 women from the Aratoca community to start this COOP. Their working model encompasses empowerment, shared opportunity, and hands-on regenerative farming by using bio-prodcuts to nurture their soil.
Best Brewing methods for Colombian Coffee
Our coffees are roasted to fit any brewing method of choice. The most popular brewing methods for this Colombian coffee include:
- Traditional drip coffee or pourover
- French Press
- Espresso
Comparing our Colombian Coffee with our other origins
Origin
Flavor Profile
Acidity
Body
Vs. Colombia Santa Maria
Colombia Santa Maria
Cocoa, peach, caramel
Medium to high
Light
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El Salvador Montealegre
Honey, chocolate, tangerine
Low to medium
Medium
El Salvador Montealegre
Nicaragua 25 De Marzo
Honey, chocolate, caramel
Low to medium
Medium
Slightly sweeter and softer, with less brightness
Honduras Capucas
Chocolate, tropical fruit, caramel
Low to medium
Medium
More body and deeper sweetness
Peru Amazonas
Chocolate, nuts, mild citrus
Medium to high
Light
Bright, earthy and bright finish
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Colombian coffee taste like?
Our Colombian coffee has a light body, with medium to high perceived acidity. The tasting notes are
Where is Colombian coffee grown?
We source our Colombian coffee from Colombia’s Santander Department along the Andes mountain region.
Is Colombian coffee low in acidity?
Our Colombian coffee is roasted to a light roast, which has a medium to higher perceived acidity compared to our medium or dark roasts.
Is Colombian coffee good for beginners?
Colombian coffee is extremely popular and widely recognized. It’s a good start given it’s versatile yet approachable profile.
Is Colombian coffee organic?
Our Colombian coffee is 100% USDA certified organic Arabica
