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On this Coffee Spirit by MaxiCoffee, you can find two types of article: those dealing with coffee species and varieties<\/strong> (Everything you need to know about Arabica coffee,Everything you need to know about Bourbon coffee, etc.) and those dealing with coffee-producing countries<\/strong> (Everything you need to know about Costa Rican coffee, etc.).<\/p>\n

It should be noted that each producing country grows certain species and varieties of coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Colombian coffee grown in the country?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Colombia has some exceptional terroirs, which are closely linked to the diversity of the country’s geographical conditions. The coffee-growing areas are generally located at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1900 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n

As far as the climate is concerned, Colombia has a generally favourable climate for growing coffee, with moderate and relatively stable temperatures and an adequate level of humidity. These climatic conditions are particularly favourable to the growth of Arabica coffee trees, which make up the majority of coffee crops in Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where are Colombia’s coffee crops located?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The main coffee-growing regions in Colombia are in the Andes, in high altitude, where the geographical and climatic conditions are ideal for growing<\/span> coffee<\/span><\/a>, and also offer diversity in terms of cup yield.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regions such as Antioquia, Huila, Tolima and the \u2018Coffee Triangle\u2019 (comprising the departments of Caldas, Quind\u00edo and Risaralda) are also among the most renowned.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What cultivation methods are used in Colombia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In Colombia,<\/span> coffee is often grown<\/span><\/a> in the traditional way: on small family coffee farms, using meticulous cultivation methods. Coffee cherries are often picked by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time, the coffee plants are shaded by fruit and forest trees. This ensures that the cherries ripen better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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The washed method\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The washed process involves sorting the coffee cherries. Once washed, they are passed through a pulping machine to remove the flesh from the fruit. They are then placed in vats for 24 to 48 hours to ferment. Finally, a final wash is carried out before the beans are laid out to dry on African beds or on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\tColombia is the world’s leading exporter of washed coffee. Because of its very humid climate, it is very difficult to use the natural processing method, as the cherries can become mouldy during processing.\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t

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What varieties of coffee are grown in Colombia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The main varieties grown are:<\/span><\/p>\n