Colombian Coffee: Iconic Flavor, Deeply Rooted

In the lush Santander region of Colombia, Finca Santa María stands as a testament to empowerment and sustainable farming. Led by Mildred Muñoz and operated by a dedicated group of women from Aratoca, this organic farm produces exceptional coffee that reflects their commitment to quality and community. Learn more about how Finca Santa María's unique microclimate and passionate team cultivate coffee with purpose and pride. 

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Introduction to Colombian Coffee

Colombia is one of the top coffee suppliers to the U.S., and one of the top two exporters besides Brazil. Colombian coffee is known for its smooth, balanced profile and extremely rich, volcanic soils, which create an excellent base for coffee growth.

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

Questions

What does Colombian coffee taste like?

Our Colombian coffee has a light body, with medium to high perceived acidity. The tasting notes are Cocoa, Peach, Caramel

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

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