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Ethiopia
Ethiopia has a special place in the hearts of coffee lovers, not only because it is its homeland, but also because of the inexhaustible variety of flavour profiles it offers. Unlike in all other producing countries where the interest in coffee is only economic, in Ethiopia it has been part of life and culture for centuries. This is the reason why almost half of the coffee produced remains for domestic consumption.
Popular coffee regions: Irgashef, Sidama, Lima, Jima, Harar
Altitude: 1400-2200 m
Popular Arabica varieties: Local varieties- due to the huge variety, traceability in Ethiopia is still difficult.
Harvest: October-January
Widest variety of taste profiles
Colombia
Coffee was first brought to Colombia in the 17th century by Spanish colonialists. In the 19th century it spread throughout the country, but today it is mainly grown on small farms high in the Andes, where the microclimate is ideal for growing the highest quality coffee. The country has always focused on quality, only cultivating Arabica varieties that are only processed using the wet method is encouraged.
Popular coffee regions: Tolima, Cauca, Nariño, Antioquia
Altitude: 1400-2300 m
Popular varieties: tipica, catura, castillo
Harvesting: practically all year round