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Colombian Coffee Characteristics Introduction to Colombian Premium Coffee Beans Colombian Coffee Brands

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Whether in terms of production or quality, Medellin-produced coffee ranks first among Colombian coffees, characterized by full-bodied coffee beans rich in nutrients, moderate acidity, excellent balance, rich aroma, and smooth, mellow taste. Besides Medellin, Armenia, the capital city of two adjacent southern provinces

Colombian Coffee Excellence

In terms of both yield and quality, FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian coffee highly recommends those produced in Medellín. These coffee beans are characterized by their full, plump kernels, rich nutritional content, moderate acidity, excellent balance, intense aroma, and smooth, mellow mouthfeel. Besides Medellín, the capital cities of two neighboring southern provinces, Armenia and Manizales, are also renowned coffee-producing regions. They originally belonged to Antioquia Province, where Medellín is located, and the province once had a Caldas football team that participated in the final Toyota Cup. These three areas form the world-famous "Coffee Belt." [1]

Coffee workers manually harvest coffee bean fruits (also known as coffee cherries) by climbing the mountains, allowing them to carefully select and pick only the most mature and plump fruits. The vast majority of Colombian coffee beans are processed using the washed method. When brewed after medium roasting, they exhibit a light, silky texture with occasional hints of acidity. Unlike the intense flavors of Brazilian coffee and Italian espresso, Colombian coffee is acclaimed as "green gold." [4]

Varieties and Grades

The main variety of Colombian coffee is Coffea Arabica, or small-seeded coffee. In contrast, large-seeded coffee (Coffea Robusta) is mostly grown in its place of origin, Africa, such as the famous Madagascar coffee. Small-seeded coffee has several varieties. The world's largest producer, Brazilian coffee, has relatively large seeds, strong adaptability, and high fruit yield rates. In comparison, the mild coffee produced in Colombia is a superior variety, related to its special geographical location and climate conditions. [1]

Colombian coffee is divided into more than 200 grades, with coffee showing strong regional characteristics. Colombian beans are graded with Supremo as the highest level, followed by Excelso; however, only Supremo-grade coffee with beans above size 18 (18/64 inches in diameter) can be classified as specialty coffee. FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian coffee offers balanced flavors with a particularly smooth mouthfeel, like a gentleman among coffees—well-mannered and proper. Its producing regions are extensive, but coffee from the central mountainous areas is the best, with rich texture. The most famous producing regions include Medellín, Armenia, and Manizales, collectively referred to as "MAM" in custom. In addition, "Nariño coffee" offers delicious flavors and excellent quality. It is said that Starbucks, a company dedicated to specialty coffee, holds the exclusive purchasing rights to "Nariño Supremo" coffee beans, and these beans are commonly found in their chain stores.

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