Colombian Coffee Beans｜Introduction to Huila Region Divisoria Estate Sidra Coffee Beans

Colombia: The Premier Coffee-Producing Nation

When it comes to coffee, Colombia stands out as the third-largest coffee-producing country in the world, following Brazil and Vietnam. It is also the world's largest exporter of Arabica coffee beans. Thanks to its excellent geographical and climatic conditions, Colombia produces high-quality coffee that is renowned globally.

Geography and Growing Conditions

Located in northern South America, Colombia is a country with both coastal and inland territories. The terrain is generally divided into western mountainous regions and eastern plains. The western area consists mainly of the Andes mountains, while the eastern region comprises the Orinoco and Amazon plains. Colombian coffee is primarily cultivated in the Andes mountains, where the annual temperature hovers around 18°C and rainfall ranges from 2000 to 3000 millimeters. Due to its tropical location, the mountainous terrain provides diverse climates, making harvesting possible year-round. Colombia's high-altitude mountains, volcanic soil, and varied microclimates offer a truly natural pasture for coffee cultivation.

Colombian Coffee Regions: The Huila District

Colombia's large land area encompasses multiple coffee-growing regions. Due to mountainous terrain and different microclimates, each region produces coffee with distinct flavor profiles. Currently, Colombia's most renowned coffee-producing regions include Antioquia, Santander, Huila, and Nariño.

Huila Province, located in southern Colombia at the southern end of the central mountain range, is formed by the central and eastern mountain ranges of the Andes. Most of the region lies in the Magdalena River Valley and is Colombia's most famous specialty coffee-producing area. This region consists of hills surrounded by mountains, with coffee cultivation at altitudes between 1200-1800 meters and temperatures typically between 17°C to 23°C. The high altitude, volcanic soil, abundant water resources, and unique climate combine to produce coffee with a pure, balanced, and gentle flavor profile. FrontStreet Coffee's introductory selection of Colombian coffee beans comes from the Huila region.

Finca El Diviso: A Notable Estate

In the Huila region, there are several well-known estates, including Finca El Diviso. This estate is a small farm of just 14 hectares and a family-run business that has been producing coffee for 27 years. Founded by Jose Uribe Lasso in 1996, it is now primarily operated by his grandson Nestor Lasson, with most staff consisting of family and friends. Nestor is young and energetic, continuously striving for excellence in coffee cultivation and processing. In addition to cultivating varieties such as Bourbon, Caturra, and Geisha, he has also introduced rare varieties including Pink Bourbon, Sidra, and Castillo.

Finca El Diviso gained prominence during the 2022 World Barista Championship (WBC). Australian competitor Anthony Douglas used Sidra coffee beans from Finca El Diviso and won the championship, which brought instant fame to both the estate and Sidra coffee beans.

The Sidra Variety

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using rare varieties in world coffee competitions, among which Sidra has emerged. According to some sources, the Sidra variety originally comes from Pichincha Province in Ecuador and may have originated from a Nestlé coffee breeding institution in that region. At that time, the institution was developing hybrid varieties using Ethiopian and Bourbon varieties. Although the institution closed several years ago, it is believed that Sidra was one of the "unreleased varieties." Later, genetic testing of Sidra samples revealed that these samples are genetically similar to Ethiopian native varieties, which explains why Sidra possesses the same floral notes and fruit acidity.

Sidra requires a shaded environment for growth and is suitable for cultivation in areas above 1600 meters altitude. In terms of yield, Sidra produces high yields due to its resistance to several pests and diseases, but it offers little resistance to leaf rust and some coffee berry diseases.

FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian Finca El Diviso Sidra

FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian Finca El Diviso Sidra Coffee Beans

Region: Huila region
Estate/Processing Plant: Finca El Diviso
Altitude: 1700-1850 meters
Variety: Sidra
Processing Method: Double anaerobic natural processing

Flavor Profile: Grape, passion fruit, apricot preserves, citrus, fermented notes

FrontStreet Coffee's Finca El Diviso Sidra coffee beans undergo double anaerobic natural processing and are roasted to a medium-light level. FrontStreet Coffee uses a V60 brewer with a 1:15 ratio at 92°C for brewing. The brewed coffee reveals fermented wine-like aromas, with fruit flavors of grape, passion fruit, and apricot preserves upon tasting. It features citrus-like acidity and a smooth mouthfeel.

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