Coffee production in Colombia

Colombia is the safe, versatile pick, but the region on the bag changes the cup more than most people expect. The high southwestern departments of Huila, Nariño and Cauca give more complex acidity and more florals, often with caramel or fruit. The central coffee belt, including Antioquia, makes the easygoing breakfast-blend style: soft nuttiness, big sweetness and low acidity. Northern Colombian coffees are fuller in body with less brightness. Colombian coffee is washed, so it tastes clean. Harvests vary by region: Huila's main crop comes in from November to January, Cauca and Nariño's from May to July.