Introduction to Colombia's Del Obispo Farm and Colombian Coffee Flavor Characteristics

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Colombian Coffee: The World's Third-Largest Producer

Colombia is currently the world's third-largest coffee-producing country, surpassed only by Brazil and Vietnam. Commercial coffee cultivation began in the 1830s, and by the 20th century, coffee had become the largest export agricultural commodity. The mountainous terrain combined with diverse tropical microclimates provides ideal growing conditions. With 75% of total production exported abroad, coffee has become the most important source of foreign exchange income.

Innovative Processing Methods

Traditionally, mature coffee cherries were processed using the washed method. Over the past 15 years, Colombia's Coffee Research Center has developed an eco-friendly system that requires minimal water usage, reducing water resource pollution by 90% and decreasing water consumption by 95%. This processing method not only effectively preserves the ecosystem but also enhances quality. Small farms often spread their parchment coffee beans on the flat roofs of their homes for sun-drying. Colombia's favorable climate with significant temperature variations allows for year-round production depending on the region. The main harvest season runs from October to February of the following year, with November and December being the peak harvest period.

Coffee Varieties and Regional Distribution

Major varieties include Caturra, Colombia, Tipica, Bourbon, Maragogype, and Tabi. More than 500,000 farmers operate farms and cooperatives of various scales, distributed across 590 municipalities and 14 major coffee-producing regions—including Nariño, Cauca, Meta, Huila, Tolima, Quindio, Caldas, Risaralda, Antioquia, Valle, Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander, and Norte de Santander. A total of 2 million Colombians depend on coffee cultivation for their livelihood, contributing 12.5% to the local agricultural GDP.

Huila Region: Colombia's Coffee Granary

Huila province, located in western Colombia, features coffee grown on the valley slopes formed between the western coastal mountain range and the eastern mountain range. This region has long been known as Colombia's great granary for producing fine coffee. Del Obispo farm is a high-altitude area that has been producing coffee for over 100 years, supporting 300 families who depend on coffee income. Most families also cultivate plantains, dragon fruits, and mangoes. The farm currently participates in government-led agricultural standardization programs to improve coffee quality, increase farmer income, and protect the local environment.

Property Characteristics

Farm Name: Del Obispo

Farmer: Smallholder farmers from Alto del Obispo

Region: Huila

Country: Colombia

Farm Size: 3 Hectares

Altitude: 1,650 - 1,830 meters

Certification: None

Brewing Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee suggests brewing parameters:

Pour-over: V60 dripper, grind with Fuji R440 at 3.5, water temperature around 90°C

French Press: Recommended grind setting 4, water temperature 90°C

Siphon: Recommended grind setting 4, water temperature 90-91°C

AeroPress: Recommended grind setting 3.5, water temperature 90°C

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