Colombia Tolima

Description:

This coffee is Full-bodied with a dark chocolate intensity carrying notes of lemon and roasted almonds with a smooth finish.

Tolima lies deeply nestled in the Central Andes. While the climate is well suited for coffee production, Tolima has remained a less popular region due to the prevalence of armed conflict and drug trafficking. Many farming communities have been caught in the crosshairs of these conflicts. 

Despite its complicated past, Tolima is Colombia’s third-largest coffee-producing Region. In such conditions, producer organizations play an important role in transforming their communities. Associations or cooperatives can create more jobs and make coffee Growing and processing more appealing to young people. Many groups in the region organize courses and training to develop barista skills, quality control and even business management.

Varietals: Bourbon, Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Typica. Washed and Sundried

Altitude: 1500 - 2100 masl

Region: Tolima, Central Andes

Recommended Process: Espresso, Moka-Pot, Aeropress