Colombia is one of the most famous coffee producing areas in the world and is known for its high-quality coffee. Colombian coffee is also one of the few single-origin coffees sold in the world under the name of the country.
The full name of Colombia is the Republic of Colombia. It is a land and sea combined country located in the north of South America. It is adjacent to Venezuela and Brazil in the east, and Ecuador and Peru in the south. It faces the Pacific Ocean in the west and is connected to Panama in the northwest and the Caribbean Sea in the north. The land area is 1,141,748 square kilometers, and the forest area is approximately 59.31 million hectares, accounting for 51.9% of the land area.
The terrain of Colombia is roughly divided into the western mountainous area and the eastern plain area. The western part is mainly the Andes Mountains, with several coastal plains elsewhere; the eastern part is mainly two parts: the Orinoco Plain and the Amazon Plain. The Andes Mountains are divided into the eastern, central, and western Cordilleras in Colombia.
Colombia is located in the tropics, and the climate varies due to the terrain. The southern part of the eastern plain and the Pacific coast belong to the tropical rainforest climate, and the mountainous areas at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters belong to the subtropical climate. The northwest belongs to the tropical savanna climate. The suitable climate in Colombia provides a truly “natural pasture” for coffee.
Coffee growing areas
The coffee trees in Colombia are mainly cultivated in the Andes Mountains, on the steep slopes at about 1,300 meters above sea level. The annual temperature here is about 18 ℃, and the annual rainfall is 2,000-3,000 millimeters. Colombia also has three Cordilleras running north-south, which just extend to the Andes Mountains, and the mountain steps provide diverse climates, so the whole year is a harvest season.
The boundaries of the coffee growing areas in Colombia are divided according to the geographical environment, and the harvest season usually starts in November and continues until March of the next year. However, due to the diversity of the geographical environment in Colombia, the picking time in different areas may vary. The main coffee producing areas in Colombia include the North Santander Province, Santander Province, Tolima Province, etc.
The North Santander Province is located in the northeastern border province of Colombia, located in the northern section of the eastern Cordilleras Mountains, and the mountain elevation drops from 3,000 meters in the south to 1,500 meters in the north. The north is hot and rainy, with an annual precipitation of 3,000 millimeters; the south is dry and cold. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the agricultural products include wheat, sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, corn, rice, potatoes, fruits, etc.
Santander is located in the central region of Colombia. This is the first batch of coffee producing areas in Colombia to be sold overseas. Due to its lower altitude, the coffee taste is generally rounded and sweet.
Tolima Province is located in the central and western part of Colombia, with the eastern border of the Magdalena River and the Ruiz Volcano in the north. Due to the long-term impact of the war, coffee planting is difficult, and most of the high-quality coffee comes from small farmers and is produced through common cooperatives. The micro-batch coffee beans.
Huila Province is located in the southern part of the central mountains in the south of Colombia and is a famous high-quality coffee producing area in Colombia, accounting for 12% of the total amount of Colombian coffee. Due to the mountainous terrain in this area, the climate is mild and suitable, which makes the coffee in this region have a pleasant acidity, as well as obvious nut and caramel flavors, with sufficient sweetness and a balanced and clean taste.
Narino Province is located in the south of Colombia, adjacent to Ecuador in the west, and is one of the three major producing blocks in the south of Colombia. The proximity to the equator and the ample annual light throughout the year, as well as the diversity of temperatures on the high mountains and slopes, result in abundant precipitation throughout the year, avoiding the hazard of frost.
Cauca Province is located in the southwest of Colombia and is an origin-certified coffee producing area in Colombia. The mountainous terrain in this area leads to a large temperature difference between day and night, providing excellent conditions for slowing down the growth cycle of coffee beans and the accumulation of sugar, so the coffee beans in this producing area have a better sense of sweetness and acidity.
Narino is located on the southwest coast of Colombia, close to the equator. The coffee in this producing area is known for its high-complexity flavor layers and floral scents.
+ There are no comments
Add yours