Colombian Coffee Beans | Introduction to Selected Caturra Coffee Beans from Huila Region

Coffee is cultivated in multiple countries across various continents worldwide. In South America, several countries grow coffee, including Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Among these, Colombian coffee enjoys exceptionally high recognition in the global coffee market, with Colombia ranking as the third-largest coffee-producing country after Brazil and Vietnam.

Colombia

Colombia is located in the northwestern part of South America and is a country with both land and sea borders. It connects with Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the north. Colombia's terrain is generally divided into western mountainous regions and eastern plains. The western area primarily consists of the Andes mountain range, while the eastern area mainly comprises the Orinoco and Amazon plains.

Due to its tropical location, climate varies depending on altitude. The eastern plains and Pacific coast have a tropical rainforest climate, while mountainous areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters experience a subtropical climate, and the northwestern region features a tropical savanna climate. The country also has numerous volcanoes and forests, with forest areas covering approximately 59.31 million hectares. Three Cordillera mountain ranges run north-south through Colombia, and coffee is primarily grown in the highlands of these ranges, where the annual temperature remains around 18°C with annual rainfall between 2,000-3,000 millimeters. The mountain terraces provide diverse climates, enabling harvest seasons throughout the year. Colombia's high-altitude mountainous regions, volcanic soil, and varied microclimates offer ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

Huila Region

Colombia's relatively large territory means it has multiple coffee-growing regions. Due to mountainous terrain and different microclimates, coffee from each region exhibits distinct flavor profiles. Currently, Colombia's most renowned coffee-producing regions include Antioquia, Santander, Huila, and Nariño.

The Huila department is located in southern Colombia, representing the southern part of the central mountain range. It is formed by the central and eastern ranges of the Andes, with most of its area situated in the Magdalena River Valley. This region consists of hilly terrain surrounded by mountains, with coffee cultivation occurring at altitudes between 1,200-1,800 meters and temperatures generally ranging between 17°C and 23°C. It is Colombia's most famous specialty coffee-producing region.

Caturra Variety

Caturra is a variety of Bourbon that was discovered between 1915 and 1918 in a plantation in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The name Caturra comes from the Guarani language, meaning "small." In coffee plants, Caturra features green leaves, tightly clustered berries, short internodal spacing, and predominantly red fruits. The coffee beans are medium-sized and oval-shaped, though slightly larger than Catuai. The overall plant structure is relatively compact, allowing for dense planting and higher yields. However, its production cycle is shorter than other varieties, making it suitable for high-altitude cultivation but susceptible to leaf rust, nematodes, and berry diseases.

FrontStreet Coffee Colombia Entry-level Selected Huila Washed Coffee Beans
Region: Huila
Altitude: 1,500-1,800 meters
Variety: Caturra
Processing: Washed
Flavor: Dark chocolate, nuts, caramel, slight fruit acidity

This entry-level selected Colombian coffee bean from FrontStreet Coffee comes from the Huila region and undergoes washed processing with medium roasting. FrontStreet Coffee uses V60 with a 1:15 ratio and 92°C water temperature for brewing. The cup presents nutty, dark chocolate, and caramel flavors with subtle tropical fruit acidity and sweetness, featuring a smooth mouthfeel and overall balance.

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