Dark, ripe berries lead the cup, drifting into mandarin and honey. A rich dried fig note rounds out this sweet, balanced, and moreish brew.
Grown by smallholder farmers in Tablón de Gómez, Nariño, this coffee comes from a remote municipality nestled in the eastern highlands of the Nariño department. Located about two hours from Buesaco, a region celebrated for its exceptional micro-lots, Tablón de Gómez is known for its rugged Andean terrain, rich indigenous heritage, and cool, rainy climate - ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality coffee.
The area is also culturally significant, home to mystical stone statues from the pre-Columbian era and other important archaeological sites that reflect the deep ancestral roots of the region.
The mountainous topography and lower temperatures allow the coffee cherries to ripen slowly, enhancing their sweetness and complexity. Due to frequent rainfall, the drying process is extended, with coffees typically requiring 20 to 25 days to fully dry.
This lot was produced by farmers who are members of both the Terra Association and the Cafés Especiales de Nariño Cooperative, two organisations committed to sustainable practices, quality-driven production, and empowering local communities.
- Country: Colombia
- Department: Nariño
- Municipality: Tablón de Gomez
- Farm: Small holder producers
- Producer(s): Terra Assoc. & Cafes Especiales de Narińo Coop
- Altitude: 1,800-2,100 m.a.s.l.
- Varietal: Caturra, Castillo
- Processing: Washed
- FILTER RECIPE
- Suggested method: V60
Dry dose: 16g
Water: 250ml / 90°C
Time: 2.15 mins
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A Collaboration Rooted in Nariño’s Soil
This coffee is the result of a meaningful partnership between two passionate producer groups from the highlands of Nariño, Colombia: Cafés Especiales de Nariño Cooperative and the Terra Association.
The Cafés Especiales de Nariño Cooperative, founded by visionary farmers like José Ignacio Gómez, is dedicated to elevating the quality of life for smallholder producers through specialty coffee. With a strong focus on sustainability, biodiversity, and direct market access, the cooperative has become a beacon for ethical and high-quality coffee production in the region.
Working alongside them, the Terra Association brings together a community of like-minded smallholder producers committed to environmentally responsible farming and social impact within their own region. Their shared values and deep connection to the land have fostered a unique synergy - one that celebrates both tradition and innovation.
Together, these two groups have cultivated a coffee that reflects the vibrant terroir of Nariño: bright, sweet, and full of character.