Day 18 of RISE Coffee Countdown Calendar - Colombia Narino
Origin: Colombia
Location: Narino
Altitude: 1800m masl
Bean: Arabica
Varietals: Mixed
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Chocolate, Caramel and apricots
Why Alice and Ben love it: A classic Colombian coffee that goes perfect in your cafetière or espresso machine! Also works great in a filter due to the fruity undertones of the volcanic mountain grown coffee.
About the coffee:
Nariño coffee is grown at altitudes that reach 2,300m, some of the highest altitudes at which coffee is grown in the world. Nariño benefits from the micro-regions that operate within the department. They can change according to any number of factors: altitude, orientation, proximity to mountain peaks. Different regions for example of Buesaco, La Florida or Sandona within Nariño have all developed their own unique flavour profiles according to their own particular micro-climatic conditions.
Producers in this region are small-holders, who manage their own self-sufficient wet-mills and patios (open or covered) for drying. Depending on the conditions, fermentation can range between 12 up to 48 hours. Some producers will add several layers of wet parchment over a few days which is thought to add complexity to the fermentation process and final cup profile. Nariño is blessed with some of the best drying conditions in the country due to the micro-climate and high altitude of the region; providing lower relative humidity, more wind and more sunny days than other areas of the country.
