Colombia Nariño - Tropical

Clementine, nectarine, pomegranate

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Bag Weight	70 KG BAG
Harvest Season	2025/26
Status	Spot
Lot Number	P615205-5

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About This Coffee

“Tropical Nariño” was born as a tribute to the origin, the collective work, and the coffee-growing identity of the mountains of Nariño. This coffee comes from a region located between the municipalities of San Lorenzo, Génova, and Arboleda, an area where the climate, altitude, and natural richness create unique conditions for producing coffees with vibrant and tropical profiles. The name also reflects the producers’ commitment to varietal improvement and the definition and maintenance of processing methods, which are essential pillars for ensuring quality and consistency in every harvest. Through the careful selection of varieties and precise control of fermentation and drying processes, the coffee growers have succeeded in highlighting sweet, fruity, and exotic notes that represent the essence of this region.

Country of Origin	Colombia
Region	San Lorenzo, Genova, and Arboleda, Nariño
Producer Type	Small Holder Farmers
Processing	Washed
Processing Description	24-36hr fermentation, sun-dried on patios
Growing Altitude	1800m - 2050m

Harvest Season	2025/26
Bag Weight	70 KG BAG
Bag Type	Grain Pro / Ecotact
Plant Species	Arabica
Variety	Caturra, Colombia

History of Colombian Coffee

As with many coffee origins, it is believed that coffee was first brought to Colombia by priests, arriving, perhaps, within a decade or two after coffee first came to the Americas via the Caribbean in the first half of the 17th century. It was likely a garden crop grown for local consumption and barter for decades. Unlike other coffee regions, we have the story of a priest named Francisco Romero, who could be called the father of commercial coffee cultivation in Colombia. The folkloric tale goes that in the early 1800’s, Father Francisco, hearing confessions in the north eastern town of Salazar de la Palmas, assigned planting coffee to his parishioners as penance for their sins. The Archbishop of Colombia heard about this and ordered all priests to adopt the practice. Commercial production of coffee expanded quickly, moving into regions where the growing conditions were ideal.

Growing Coffee in Colombia

Even though it’s been 4,000 years, the soil resulting from the last major eruption of Tolima is still considered “young soil,” filled with nutrients that are no longer found at the same levels in old soil. There is a long list of elements on offer in volcanic soil that are fading or absent in other soils, such as high levels of potassium and nitrogen. Also present is something called “Boron,” which arrived from outer space a long time ago, and is important to cell walls, the creation of enzymes, and the production of flowers and fruit, meaning Boron contributes to yield. Beyond the nutrients, the structure of volcanic soil is also beneficial to coffee growing. It can soak up and hold moisture while, at the same time, facilitate good drainage so water doesn’t pool, which is not good for coffee plant roots. Coffee plants like to take a drink, then take a break. Also, volcanic soils are usually found on an incline, which also helps with drainage.