Colombia Tablón de Gómez

About this coffee

Tablón de Gómez is a municipality in the Nariño Department, characterized by its mountainous landscape, volcanic soil, and cold weather, with temperatures ranging between 13 °C and 25 °C, and annual rainfall of around 1.800mm. These conditions are ideal for producing exceptional coffee. The region’s unique terroir contributes to the distinct quality and flavor profiles of the coffee produced here. Every year, the dedication and hard work of coffee farmers and associations result in some of the best coffee lots in the department and in Colombia.

This coffee is produced by small-scale farmers who own between 1 to 2 hectares of land, at altitudes ranging from 1.500 to 2.000 m.a.s.l.. The farmers primarily grow traditional Colombian varieties, such as Castillo, Colombia variety, and Caturra.

Farmers work closely with local associations and cooperatives, which provide training, resources, and market access. Cofinet, the exporter that we have worked with for this coffee, has established a long and trusted relationship with producers and associations in the region, ensuring traceability and transparency in all stages of coffee production.

Approximately 90% of the farms utilize shade-grown coffee production. This system helps create a cooler environment, promoting a slower ripening process for the coffee cherries. This slower maturation leads to more complex and sweeter coffee profiles. The shade trees used in these coffee fields vary, including fruit trees like mandarin and guava, as well as plantain and native trees.

The coffee is harvested with strict ripeness criteria in mind. Then, cherries are floated and hand-sorted to remove any defects. They are de-pulped and fermented underwater for 24 hours. After fermentation, the mucilage is gently washed off, and the coffee beans are placed on raised beds to sun-dry until they reach the ideal moisture content. Due to the frequent rains in the region, the drying process typically takes an average of 20 to 25 days.

In this coffee, you will find a taste profile similar to the one from Jesús Cerón. Dark chocolate and raisins bring the sweetness, blueberries the hints of acidity, and walnuts the aftertaste as it cools down.