An Introduction to the Significance of Colombian Narino Coffee - What Makes Colombian Narino Coffee Beans Special

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Colombia: The World's Third-Largest Coffee Producer

Colombia is currently the world's third-largest coffee-producing country, surpassed only by Brazil and Vietnam. Coffee was first cultivated there in the 1830s, and by the 20th century, coffee had become the largest export agricultural commodity. The unique mountainous terrain combined with diverse microclimates provides an ideal growing environment. Approximately 75% of the total production is exported abroad, making it the most important source of foreign exchange income.

Environmental Innovation and Economic Impact

Over the past 15 years, the Coffee Research Center has developed an eco-friendly processing system that requires minimal water treatment. This system can reduce 90% of water resource pollution and decrease water usage by 95%. This processing method not only effectively maintains the ecosystem but also produces superior quality coffee. It has now become a characteristic feature of coffee production, contributing 12.5% to the domestic gross production. A total of 2 million Colombian nationals depend on coffee cultivation for their livelihood.

Nariño: Colombia's Premium Coffee Region

Colombian Nariño, located in the southwestern corner of Colombia, is the country's highest region and borders Ecuador. Coffee grows on the high mountain slopes facing the western ocean. Nariño, a magical place in southern Colombia facing the Pacific Ocean, has a special circular valley microclimate. Although its cultivation area is the smallest among the 14 major producing regions, its quality is the best. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "The Pope's Holy Grail."

Starbucks acquires most of the coffee from this region as a base for their blends, which are characterized by sweet fragrance and balanced flavor—neither too acidic nor too bitter.

Nariño Province, located in southwestern Colombia, borders the Pacific Ocean to the west and the neighboring country Ecuador to the south. The Andes Mountains run through the province, creating high-altitude coffee growing areas. Coffee beans grow in the cloud belt between 1,600-2,300 meters, where the soil consists of fertile volcanic terrain. The beans are small and round with a bright green color. Most of the coffee produced in Colombian Nariño is acquired by American coffee chain stores, with only a small amount of Nariño coffee beans from small coffee farmers available on the market—of exceptional quality!

Limited Production and Quality Standards

Each year, this region produces less than 6,000 bags of coffee, and these are the cream of the crop. (Nariño Province's coffee production value amounts to approximately 150,000 bags of coffee annually). This entire coffee process is monitored by strict "Costa Rican Europrep standards," which distinguishes it from the production processes of other Colombian coffees.

Distinctive Characteristics

The beans are relatively large, meeting the 16-18 mesh SUPREMO standard. Colombia's geographical position at the intersection of the northern and southern hemispheres allows most farms to achieve two coffee harvests per year. However, the more southern Nariño region only yields one harvest per year, resulting in lower production compared to other Colombian beans. But the strong floral nectar, chocolate, and caramel aromas, combined with a comfortable sweetness, are what most people remember about Colombian Nariño region coffee.

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