Colombia Reserva San Francisco

Unique landscape of Reserva San Francisco

Located in the highlands of Toribío, Cauca, 242 small-scale coffee farmers grow this coffee on the eastern slope of the Cordillera Central . It was exported to the Netherlands under the name Reserva San Francisco.

Ecologically, this is one of the most important areas of the Colombian Andes. The region is defined by a mosaic of high Andean forests and the so-called páramo ecosystem. This high-altitude habitat is found only in the Northern Andes, with its spongy soil and native grasses that serve as a natural water reservoir. This landscape absorbs rain and releases it slowly, gradually replenishing the rivers and farmland below. One of these rivers is the Río Isabelilla, which originates in the hills above Toribío.

The coffee farms are located between 1,300 and 2,300 meters above sea level and are mostly planted with Castillo coffee plants. The biodiversity here is remarkable: local flowers, plants, and shade trees coexist with agroecological coffee fields. Community-led restoration programs have reforested more than 2,000 hectares in the area. This helps stabilize the fertile soil and protect water supplies for future generations.

After picking, this harvest was pulped, washed three times, and dried in drying mills. The result is a well-structured coffee with sweetness (apricot/honey) and acidity (citrus notes). With an SCA cupping score of 86.00 points, this is another Colombian standout in the Blue’s selection. And, of course, always freshly roasted.

Country: Colombia

Region: Toribío, Cauca

Altitude: 1,300 – 2,300 meters above sea level

Processing: washed

Flavor: apricot, honey, vanilla, hint of citrus