Colombian Fincamigos Typica Washed

Colombia

Early Growth

Coffee arrived in Colombia with Jesuit missionaries around 1790. Over time, the crop spread through the northeastern highlands as smallholder families began planting it as a dependable cash crop.

Later, in 1835, Colombia made its first recorded export when about 2,500 pounds left the port of Cúcuta for the United States

Shifts in Farming

By the late 1800s, large haciendas dominated production. However, civil unrest, foreign debt, and falling prices in the early 1900s brought that model to an end. As a result, land ownership fragmented, and small family farms became the standard.

In 1927, growers formed the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros (FNC) to support farmers and stabilise the industry.

Culturally, coffee farming has long been family‑run. Most farms are small, and hand‑harvesting remains the norm, shaping the country’s reputation for clean, well‑sorted coffees.

Jardín Antioquia

Jardín sits in the southwest of Antioquia, about 137 km from Medellín. It lies where the San Juan River meets the Western Cordillera, with elevations from 1,400 to 3,200 metres. The town rests in a narrow valley shaped by steep ridgelines and river gorges.

Climate here is subtropical highland: steady rain, moderate humidity, and cool temperatures at altitude. As a result, cherries ripen slowly, which increases sweetness and bean density.

Antioquia’s volcanic soils are rich in organic matter and drain well—ideal for coffee. Across the department, coffee grows between about 1,650 and 2,200 metres. Jardín’s terrain often pushes farms toward the upper end of that range, where slower ripening enhances complexity.

Colombian Fincamogos Typica

Fincamigos was founded in 2018 after the collapse of a local cooperative. The project created new jobs while focusing on quality‑driven coffee production.

The farm sits between 1,700 and 2,000 metres. This height slows cherry maturation and supports both acidity and sweetness.

Fincamigos grows a wide range of varieties: Gesha, Laurina, Typica, Sudan Rume, Tabi, Java, SL28 and Cenicafé selections.

Details of the coffee

Region	Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia
Farmers	Fincamigos team and community workers
Cultivars	100% Arabica Typica.
Altitude	1,700–2,000 m
Processing	Washed, dried on raised beds.
Packaging	Ecotac
Tasting Notes	Peach, honey sweetness, nutty finish. Medium body
Roasting Profile	Gentle decreasing ramp rate through first crack with short development phase
Roast Degree	Light

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Our brews:

Brew Method	Ratio		Brew Method	Ratio
Espresso	1:2.2 (26 sec)		AeroPress	17.5g:200g (finer)
Plunger	48g:800g		Pour over/filter	18g:300g (45 sec bloom, 3.5 total brewing time)

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Transparency Information

Producer / Organisation	Fincamigos via Falcon Specialty
FOB price	$11.73 + $1.98 (consolidation fee)
Cupping score	86 (Falcon Specialty)
Lot size bought	1 x 30 kg bag.
Relationship	We have been purchasing coffee from Falcon Specialty and And sons for well over a decade.

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Sources

• Wikipedia — Coffee production in Colombia: Background on Colombia’s coffee history, production scale, Arabica focus, and farming landscape.
• Espresso & Machines — History of Colombian Coffee: Details on early introduction, Jesuit influence, regional spread, and the development of Colombia’s coffee sector.
• Wired Me Café — Colombian Coffee: History, Production & Global Impact: Context on Colombia’s varieties, farmer culture, economic role, and genetic diversity.
• Colombia Country Brand — A Trip to the Origin of Colombian Coffee: Information on Colombia’s climate, soils, shade‑grown farming, and hand‑harvesting practices.
• Jardín Colombia Real Estate — Coffee Farming in Jardín: Region‑specific insights on Jardín’s altitude, volcanic soils, rainfall, and resulting cup characteristics.
• Caffelleria News — Antioquia Coffee Region: Broader Antioquia data: altitude ranges, soil type, flavour tendencies, and specialty relevance.
• And Sons product info sheet.
• Grammar Check and assistance by Co-pilot.