What is Colombian Green Jade? What are the varieties of Colombian Green Jade coffee?

Colombian coffee is widely sold among producing countries, ranking as the world's third-largest producer behind Brazil and Vietnam. The most important factor is the active volcanism that has created some of the world's most fertile soil, cultivating sweet, rich and very appealing coffee beans that are easy to brew successfully. With Colombian coffee, you do not need to go to a coffee shop to enjoy a fragrant cup at home. Whether it is pure black coffee or a recipe-based drink, Colombian coffee is an excellent choice, and most of the coffee served at well-known international chains comes from Colombia.

Green Jade is located in the Garzon & Girante region of southern Huila, Colombia. A favorable climate, combined with volcanic soil and high altitude, creates its distinctive character. Limited production also makes it less likely to rely on chemical pesticides or fertilizers than mass-produced coffee.

This region is farmed by smallholders who take special care to protect their coffee during processing. The method combines washed fermentation with natural sun-drying.

The Green Jade variety is Caturra, a variant of Bourbon (an Arabica variety), recognized in the industry as one of the superior Arabica varieties and a type that has won past coffee cupping competitions.

Coffee Details

Country: Colombia Huila

Region: Vera region

Variety: 50% Typica, 50% Catimor

Grade: SUPREMO grade

Bean Size: 17/18 screen

Altitude: 1,500-1,800m

Processing Method: 100% washed, combined sun or machine drying

Harvest Season: April-July

Characteristics: Caramel, longan aroma, gentle acidity, rich body

FrontStreet Coffee suggests brewing Colombian coffee with 90°C water to highlight its tropical fruit flavors.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Colombia and Brazil sit at opposite ends of the South American coffee map, and the Brazilian side is worth exploring alongside it. FrontStreet Brazil Cerrado Red Bourbon is a classic single-origin Brazilian bean from Cerrado, a well-known region for high-quality coffee. It is the red Bourbon variety common to South America and, roasted to a medium level, shows a rich aroma of creamy peanut, toast, caramel and hazelnut, with a rounded body, no acidity and a slight bitterness. It can be brewed as pour-over and also works in a moka pot, an espresso SOE, a siphon or a French press.

For a rarer Brazilian variety, FrontStreet Brazil Queen Estate Yellow Bourbon comes from Mogiana, near South Minas, where fertile red volcanic soil lets the fruit take up abundant nutrients and develop a full aroma. The variety is the uncommon Yellow Bourbon, a natural mutation of Red Bourbon with a cleaner fruit character. Brewed as pour-over, in a moka pot or on a home espresso machine, it shows a sugarcane sweetness not found in other regions, along with fruit and chocolate notes.