Is the coffee good in Caldas, Colombia? The main flavor characteristics of Caldas coffee

For a long time, Caldas was considered the best place for Colombian coffee, but now other producing areas have become more competitive. The area is also home to the National Coffee Research Center (Cenicafe), which is run by FNC. This is recognized as the top coffee research institution in the world, where several unique Colombian varieties are cultivated. Caldas, Quindio and Risaralda are all part of Colombia's "coffee golden triangle", which together produce the vast majority of coffee in the country.

■ altitude: 1300-1800m

■ harvest period: September-December (main season) April-May (secondary season)

■ varieties: 8% Tibica, 57% Kaddura, 35% Castillo

■ flavor: sweet and sour like apple juice, with distinct tropical fruit flavor on the palate.