The region of Huila, located in the southwest of Colombia, has a deep-rooted coffee tradition. At the end of last year, we were in this coffee-growing region as were honored to be part of the jury of the 6th Platinum Cup Competition organised by the Cadefihuila Cooperative. In addition, we were able to see first-hand the great work that the producers are carrying out on the farms in this Colombian region, considered the largest coffee-producing region in the country.

The right combination of climate, soil and altitude is essential for specialty coffees. Besides, Peruvian producers take good care of their coffee trees. Selective picking and careful processing of the cherries are the final steps in a process that results in exceptional profiles from this South American country.

Over the years, Costa Rica has placed special emphasis on positioning its coffee within the specialty market, focusing on quality rather than quantity as a production strategy. Research and innovation in growing techniques and training oriented towards the specialisation of the people involved in each stage of production join both environmental conservation measures and strong commitment to the rights of all the actors involved in the coffee activity.

Colombia is a country committed to the quality of its coffee, which is constantly improving with the aim of maintaining and increasing the level of its cup profiles. Xorxios’ relationship with Colombia started in 2008. Since then, we have shared experiences and got to know the daily work of the Colombian coffee farmer through producers and cooperatives with whom we have created long-term trust-based relationships.

Ethiopia usually is the 5th or 6th largest coffee producer in the world and today is is known for producing some of the best coffees in the world. Tradition is an important aspect in this country, linked to its centuries-old coffee production. A country where nature and low human intervention lead to extraordinary results.

After arriving in the consuming country, coffee beans must be roasted in order to become a consumer product. That’s where the coffee roaster comes in, playing a fundamental role in the coffee value chain. Thanks to the roaster’s knowledge regarding the commodity and the variables that influence the roasting process, we can obtain an outstanding final product with varied profiles. Moreover, the roaster takes the responsibility of diffusing coffee culture, thus ensuring that all the work done upstream in the supply chain reaches the final consumer.