Ursa Major - Colombia Diego Horta Geisha natural anaerobic & infused

Colombian coffee is first and foremost a mountain coffee. It grows on the slopes of the Andes, in an equatorial climate tempered by altitude. The alternation between sun, regular rainfall and cool nights slows the ripening of the cherries, allowing 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 Huila is particularly distinctive. Located in southern Colombia, it benefits from the dual Andean and Amazonian influence, with young, highly fertile volcanic soils originating from the Nevado del Huila massif. The high altitudes, steep slopes and day/night temperature differences indicate a slow and even ripening. The result: highly expressive coffees of the soil, with a clear acidity, great aromatic clarity and a sensation of mineral freshness.

The Finca El Rincon is part of this landscape at an altitude of 1,600–1,700 meters on 11 hectares. The farm is situated on deep, well-drained volcanic soils, rich in organic matter, an ideal foundation for a variety as demanding as Geisha. The finca is not a monoculture: Diego also grows plantains, cassava, avocados and bananas, a diversification that structures the plot's ecosystem, maintains soil moisture and creates a natural vegetation cover protecting the coffee trees from the most sudden temperature fluctuations.