TOLIMA ORGANIC

The name Tolima is taken from the Pijao language and was translated from Dulima or Tulima which means “Snow River or Cloud”. The department has an expansive array of climates, from glacial climate zones of 5000masl with temperatures below 0°C, to warm climate altitudinal zones of 400masl and wide valleys with temperatures of 30°C. These diverse ranges help make Tolima the third largest coffee producer in the country, each with unique profiles.

The excellence of the coffee from this department is the result of many environmental conditions. The coffee growing band in the region is favoured for its tropical weather conditions and rich soil, naturally enhanced with volcanic ash from the nearby Nevado del Tolima Volcano. Traditional wet milling and natural drying implemented by the farmers, help to polish off the well-defined characteristics found in coffee from Tolima, often resulting in a full-bodied coffee featuring bold fruits and balanced sweetness.