Elegantia - Colombia Washed Armando & Leonor Coca

Colombian coffeeis above all a mountain coffee. It grows on the slopes of the Andes cordillera, in an equatorial climate tempered by altitude. The alternation between sun, regular rainfall, and cool nights slows the ripening of the cherries, which allows for a high aromatic concentration. The soils are often volcanic or alluvial, rich in minerals, and the farms are mostly small, which strengthens the link between coffee, soil, and microclimate.

The terroir of Huilais particularly distinctive. Located in southern Colombia, it benefits from the dual influence of the Andes and the Amazon, with young and highly fertilesoils originating from the Nevado del Huila massif. The high altitudes, steep slopes, and temperature differences between day and night indicate a slow and homogeneous maturation. These conditions give rise to coffees that are very expressive of the soil, with a clean acidity, great aromatic clarity, and a sensation of mineral freshness.

San Agustín, in the department of Huila, is a land of producer families, small farms, and know-how passed down through generations. Here, quality does not rely on a single spectacular gesture, but on a succession of right decisions: choosing the right variety, waiting for the right degree of ripeness, carefully managing fermentation, and respecting the rhythm of drying. A discreet method, but one of certain effectiveness.