The Brew Blog

Tolima coffee spent decades locked out of specialty markets by conflict. Since 2017, Planadas and Chaparral farms have delivered top-10 Cup of Excellence lots.

Nariño coffee grows at 1,800–2,300m near the equator — one of the highest arabica altitudes on Earth. Complex cups from smallholder farms in southern Colombia.

Quindío is Colombia's smallest coffee department and part of the UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape. Balanced chocolate-caramel cups from paisa fincas nearby.

Huila coffee dominates Cup of Excellence Colombia. Grown at 1,700–2,100m on volcanic soils, its Pink Bourbon lots define Colombia's specialty ceiling.

Castillo is Colombia's disease-resistant varietal that reshaped the country's coffee production. The cup quality controversy explained — honestly.

Colombia is the world's most famous coffee country. Here's what its coffee actually tastes like — and where the country's specialty potential really shines.