Colombia Luzmila Gonzalez

Origin
Colombia

Region
Tolima

Producer
El Oasis

Varieties
Caturra

Processing
Washed

Crop Year
2023/24

Altitude
1750m.a.s.l.

Roast level
1 out of 6

Flavour Notes
Floral, Sweet, Chocolate

Roaster
Stronghold S7

Batch Size
600g

End Temperature
164.0°C

Time
8.32 minutes

Coffee production in Colombia has a reputation for producing mild, well-balanced coffee beans. Colombia's average annual coffee production of 11.5 million bags is the third total highest in the world, after Brazil and Vietnam, though highest in terms of the arabica bean.

In 2007, the European Union granted Colombian coffee a protected designation of origin status and a few years later in 2011, UNESCO declared the "Coffee Cultural Landscape" of Colombia, a World Heritage site.

Colombia has just about the perfect geography for growing coffee, a sensitive crop which needs exactly the right conditions to thrive. The richness of flavour for which Colombian coffee is celebrated is mainly down to an excellent climate, perfect soil and the exact right amount of rainfall.

Caturra is a mutation of the Bourbon variety and is well-known for its compact growth, making it easier to cultivate in small spaces. Discovered in Brazil in the early 20th century, Caturra is characterized by its relatively high yield and good cup quality, though it is susceptible to diseases like coffee leaf rust.

The variety quickly spread across Latin America, where its shorter stature made it popular among smallholder farmers. Today, Caturra is widely grown in countries like Colombia, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It shares Bourbon's sweet, complex flavor profile but is generally more productive, making it a favorite for both quality-focused farmers and specialty coffee enthusiasts.