Coffee from Colombia, Huila: The return of the “Classic” to Cafés Caracas

Colombia is, and will continue to be, the quintessential classic country when we talk about high-quality Arabica coffee. Its beans stand out for their aromatic richness and wide range of flavors. The department of Huila is the perfect example. It offers a combination of volcanic soil and excellent geographic conditions that result in one of the most complex coffees available, with a remarkable diversity of floral, fruity, and chocolatey notes.

In this case, we travelled to the region of San Agustín, located 227 km from the capital, Neiva. It is a fairly remote area but very important for tourism, known for its Forest of Statues, a collection of pre-Columbian stone sculptures of great artistic and cultural value.

Finca El Rancho: sustainable origin from small-scale coffee growers in Huila 

Our coffee comes from El Rancho, a farm owned by one of the coffee-grower cooperatives of Huila. This region is home to more than 7,000 small producers who cultivate around 16,000 hectares of land, often mountainous and difficult to access.

These small producers, who generally work with two or three hectares each, join cooperatives to access better technology and achieve the highest possible quality from their beans. It is a true example of teamwork: small players joining forces to stay competitive and offer a product handled with exceptional care and full quality assurance.

Ultimately, the greatest guarantee comes from the dedication each family puts into the entire harvesting, processing, and drying stages. In this case, we are talking about a Typica variety coffee, one of the oldest and most highly valued in the world, processed using the washed method.

Tasting Notes: aromatic profile with floral, honey, and vanilla notes

It features a smooth and complex flavor, with a chocolatey base, floral nuances, and hints of honey and vanilla. It has a pronounced sweetness, medium body, and low acidity. Highly aromatic and well balanced.

Where to find it

This coffee is here to stay as part of our regular lineup of Cafés Caracas specialty coffees. Available in all our coffee shops and in our online store: www.cafescaracas.com.