PATRICIA Coffee Colombia Espresso - Aponte

Origin: Aponte, Tablón de Gomez, Nariño, Colombia

Roast: Filter - light roast

Flavour Profile: Toffee apple, apricot, orange blossom, clove. Round and fruity

Process: Honey

Varieties: Caturra and Colombia

Farm: Eight farms averaging 1ha in size

Producers: Jhon Ordoñez, Eiver Jojoa, Jorge Jamivioy, Eivar Janamejoy, Fabiola Gómez, Orfelina Chasoy, Arturo Adarme, Luis Yela

Altitude: 2,100 metres above sea level

Importer: Melbourne Coffee Merchants

This lot was produced by eight smallholder farmers in the remote town of Aponte, located in the mountainous region of north-western Nariño, Colombia. Nestled deep within the Juanambú Canyon, Aponte is surrounded by steep, rugged terrain and sits on mineral-rich volcanic soil, nourished by ash from the nearby Galeras Volcano. The area experiences cool temperatures and strong winds throughout the year, creating ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

These unique environmental factors have led the producers in Aponte to favour honey processing. The cool climate and dry winds allow the coffee to dry more evenly and efficiently, resulting in consistently clean, sweet and aromatic profiles. The community has developed particular skill in this method, and coffees from Aponte are now recognised for their clarity, fragrance and distinct sense of place.