Humberto Cortez
This lot specifically comes from our exporting partners in Colombia, Pergamino, who have worked with coffee producers for the past 30 years to export high quality coffee throughout the world. Humberto Cortez, the producer of this lot, has been growing coffee since he was a child. His wife also has grown up immersed in the coffee industry, and their years of dedication and knowledge are revealed in the quality of the cup.
- Farm Humberto Cortez - Miraville
- Varietal Tabi & Caturra
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,850 metres above sea level
- Town / City San Miguel, La Plata
- Region Huila
- Owner Humberto Cortez
- Tasting Notes Sticky sweet and rich. Cranberry, berries and black currants upfront, backed up by sarsaparilla, picnic chocolate bar and sweet florals.
- Farm Size 2 hectares
Colombia is the third largest coffee-producing country in the world, and thanks to its vast array of unique microclimate, are able to have harvests throughout the year.
Commercial coffee cultivation began in the mid-1830s and spread so rapidly that throughout the twentieth century coffee already became the country’s leading export. A mountainous topography and many tropical micro-climates contribute greatly to Colombia’s reputation for ideal growing conditions, which – in turn – have helped Colombia establish itself as a recognisable origin around the world.
The diversity of coffee and profiles found across Colombia is enormous and coffee is harvested practically year-round depending on the region. The main harvest takes place from October to February with November and December being the peak months. There is also a second fly (or ‘mitaca’) crop several months later, again varying by region and microclimate.