Tasting notes

Caramel, Red Berry & Dark Chocolate.

Brewing

We suggest using this coffee for espresso brew methods, but it's also great in a French Press, stovetop or plunger: whatever you use to keep yourself caffeinated and having a good time.

Origin Information

Country : Colombia

Region : Cauca, Tolima

Municipality : Rio Chiquito, Paez, Inzá and China Alta

Elevation : 1800 - 2000 MASL

Variety : Colombia, Caturra, Castillo

Processing : Washed

Average farm size : 1.5 hectares

Contributing Producers : Duvan Castillo, Yeni Ultengo, Angel Ultengo, Neyid Pillimue Choto, Hernan Muñoz, Eduardo Quintero, Adriana Quintero, Benigno Calambás, Ivan Narváez, Jina Andrada, Parmenidez Valencia

Growth Story

This coffee is named after the Great Colombian Massif, or Macizo Colombiano, a vast mountainous area that covers part of the states of Cauca, Tolima and Huila in the west of Colombia. This area is part of the Andean mountain range and is covered in snowcapped mountains, with elevations as high as 3,500m above sea level. The region is Colombia’s richest water source and many of the country’s largest rivers are born here, including the Cauca and Magdalena Rivers. Abundant, clean water and rich volcanic soil makes this area ideal for extensive agriculture and for exceptional coffee production.

This lot of Macizo Colombiano was blended from coffees produced by 18 smallholder farmers from the area around the municipalities of Rio Chiquito, Paez and Inza in the state of Cauca, along with China Alta and Laureles in the state of Tolima. The coffees were selected by cup quality and profile to make up this special lot.