La Mariposa, Santander – Sugarcane EA Decaf
This coffee hails from various regions throughout various coffee-producing areas of Colombia. Our partner in Colombia, Cóndor, have been working diligently for over 35 years, connecting producers with markets and assisting with processing. They were the first to begin paying premiums for high quality coffee, and continue to work with some excellent producers, paying high prices for the great coffee grown in the regions these regions.
- Farm La Mariposa
- Varietal Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
- Process EA Decaf
- Altitude 1,450 to 2,100 metres above sea level
- Region Cauca, Nariño, Huila, Tolima and Coffee Axis
- Owner Various
- Tasting Notes Sour Plum, Molasses, Black Tea
- Farm Size 3 hectares on average
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.