i.Engine of Colombian coffee
Centered on Medellín, Antioquia historically led the development of Colombia’s coffee industry, and coffee culture runs deep here.
Altitude
1,200–1,800m
MASL
Colombia · South America · Growing region
Antioquiaアンティオキア
Antioquia, in Colombia’s northwest and home to Medellín, is a traditional coffee region.
Altitude 1,200–1,800 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Full · Mild
Full · Low
Country rank
World No. 3
Colombia (production · Colombia)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Antioquia, in Colombia’s northwest and home to Medellín, is a traditional coffee region.
Beans grown at its somewhat lower elevations are rich in chocolate, nut and caramel depth with a firm body — classic, satisfying Colombian character.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Antioquia department, northwestern Colombia
- Main varieties
- Castillo, Caturra, Colombia and others
- Altitude
- 1,200–1,800 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Chocolate, nuts, caramel
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Rich and classic
Acidity stays restrained while body and chocolate-nut sweetness lead — a balanced style with broad appeal.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
ChocolateNuttyCaramel
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper drip
pourover
Temp
91°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min 30 sec
Grind
Medium-fine
Brings out caramel sweetness and bright acidity in fine balance. Brew slowly and carefully.
Espresso
espresso
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:2
Time
27 sec
Grind
Fine
One of the few origins that stands alone as a single-origin espresso — an exquisite balance of sweetness and body.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Antioquia coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Colombia
Huila
Huilaウイラ
1,500–2,000 m
Red applePlumCaramel
DetailsNariño
Nariñoナリーニョ
1,700–2,300 m
OrangeCaramelVanilla
DetailsCauca
Caucaカウカ
1,700–2,100 m
CaramelCitrusMild floral
DetailsTolima
Tolimaトリマ
1,600–2,100 m
PanelaCitrusChocolate
DetailsEje Cafetero
Eje Cafeteroエヘカフェテロ (カルダス・キンディオ・リサラルダ)
1,400–1,900 m
CreamyNuttyMilk chocolate
Details§ 09Kindred Regions