Tasting
Guide
The Colombia Coffee Growers Federation (Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia) has identified 22 distinct coffee growing regions in Colombia which can be organized into three main groups. Those are the North around the highlands of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and the Central and South which are the slopes of the three sections of the Andes mountains that traverse the country.
Colombian coffee regions
Generally speaking, In terms of taste profile, the regional origin share common flavor and aromas characteristics particularly:
Northern
Traces of chocolate and nut flavor. Less acidity, more body.
Central
Herbal and fruity tasting.
Southern
Stronger hints of acidity and citrus.
Map of Colombian coffee regions. Source: Adapted from Federación Nacional de Cafeteros.
Harvest Map
To compound things further these distinct flavor profiles will also slightly vary due to the fact that Colombia has two yearly harvests, make it a very unique country of origin. The below map illustrates the different coffee cherry picking times throughout the year.
Main harvest
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Two harvests
Principal: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Medium: Apr, May
Main harvest
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Two harvests
Principal: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Medium: Oct, Nov
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