Huila, Colombia

by Common Man Coffee Roasters

Region: Garzon, HuilaProducer: Farmer CollectiveAltitude: 1300 - 1900 MASLProcess: WashedVariety: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia, BourbonTasting Notes: Caramel, Panela, Red Fruits About Huila In the late 1800s, a nationwide initiative to strengthen Colombia’s agricultural economy saw Arabica coffee introduced to several regions, including Huila. Smallholders in and around Garzon, Huila started growing coffee alongside other cash crops like sugarcane and maize. With the Andean foothills surrounding Garzon, coffee can be found growing as low as 1300 and as high as 1900 meters above sea level, offering a diverse range in cultivar and quality. Together with volcanic soil and stable rainfall, the region is prime for consistently producing fine regional and micro-lots. Garzon serves as a hub for collecting coffee from smaller nearby towns and rural farms—an essential transit point for smallholders in the region. From the 70s to 90s, volatile global coffee prices paired with armed civil conflict