Colombia Huila Gigante El Dessarrollo
Gigante, Huila· Washed· 1,300- 1,900 masl
Regional Info
The town of Gigante can be found in the east of the Huila region. Situated near the Magdalena river between the West Andes and Matambo Hill, Gigante is rich in forests, rivers and streams. The local economy has an agricultural focus, with coffee production being a significant contributor.
Historically, the municipality was known as the cocoa capital of Huila, and this is reflected in the tasting notes of this refined coffee. The El Desarrollo association is made up of more than 220 small and medium-sized producers, all located on the west slopes of the East Andes that inhabit a total of 41 villages. It is made up of 169 men and 51 women, ranging from 25 to 78 years of age, with a firm passion for coffee cultivation and quality production in each of their harvests.
The coffee is hand-picked in small catchments as it reaches maturity. From here the coffee is hulled and washed on each small producer’s farm, before being dried on patios or raised beds under parabolic plastic roofs that protect the coffee during the drying stages. The unique profile from Huila is accentuated by only incorporating coffee produced from the area around Gigante, creating a distinctive cup profile
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About the Origin
Colombia
With its ideal altitude and diverse microclimates, Colombia produces 11-13 million bags of coffee annually - making it the third largest producer of coffee. Colombian coffee farms prioritise traditional methods, with many still hand picking cherries on steep mountain slopes. This meticulous approach, combined with Colombia’s rich volcanic soils, yields coffee beans renowned worldwide for their distinct flavours.
Gigante, Huila
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