Colombia - Nariño Washed

Origin: Colombia 

Region: Nariño

Located in southern Colombia near the Ecuadorian border, Nariño sits along some of the highest coffee-growing terrain in the country. Farms commonly range from 1750 - 2100 meters above sea level. At these elevations, coffee cherries mature more slowly, which can lead to denser beans and more developed sweetness.

In coffee, altitude often means clarity. In Nariño, it also means difficulty.

Steep slopes, limited road access, and dispersed farms make large-scale infrastructure impractical. What exists instead is a network of small producers working in challenging terrain where mechanization is limited and attention to detail matters.

Nariño’s elevation brings dramatic temperature swings between day and night. Weather can shift quickly, and conditions vary significantly across nearby valleys and slopes.

Even so, warm air currents rising from lower elevations can help protect farms from frost, which is a critical advantage at such height.

This combination of extreme elevation and microclimate variation creates a growing environment that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.

Sensory: Grapefruit, Pear, Green Tea

we also have 1kg bags available

we recommend this coffee for filter and espresso