Origin · Colombia
Nariño
Southwest Andes
High-altitude southern department known for unusually bright, sweet, almost citric-candy washed cups.
Nariño, in Colombia's far southwest near the Ecuadorian border, grows coffee at some of the country's highest elevations — frequently from 1,800 up to 2,300 metres — on the flanks of Andean volcanoes around Buesaco and La Unión. Its proximity to the equator allows ripening at altitudes that would be too cold elsewhere, and the resulting coffees are remarkable for their high-toned brightness, intense sweetness, and clean citric-to-tropical acidity. Predominantly washed Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia from tiny family plots, Nariño lots have a cult following among roasters seeking the most vivid, sugary expression of Colombian coffee.
Climate
High-altitude equatorial climate enabling very slow cherry maturation.
Soil
Volcanic ash soils with excellent drainage.
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Varietals grown here
Last updated: June 13, 2026