Timanco
Independent farmers from the municipality of Timaná
STORY
Timaná is one of the Colombia’s oldest original settlements. It is a town full of stories, tradition, and culture. The name comes from the Kechua language and means a place where ceramics and colourful geometric handcraft are made.
The town is also known for its unique geography and water resources. It is surrounded not only by the Andes mountains, but also the Magdalena and Golden Rivers. The convergence of all geographic feactures has resulted in coffees from this region being balanced and complex.
Coffee growers from timana are decendants of three indigenous tribes who worked togetherto rebel agains the spanish coquerors. timanco coffee reflects the character of these tribes and their descendants. Determination, uniformity, balance, complexity and surprise.
This coffee display notes of sweet raisins, clovers, butter and citric acidity, with a smooth red apple aftertaste
Farm Varieties
Location

Country
Colombia

Municipality
Timaná

Department

Elevation
1,600 – 1,850 MASL
Technical info

Harvest
1st semester: May – June.
2nd semester: September – October

Processing Method
Fully washed and Dry fermentation process (>+26 hours).

Shade
Semi-shaded (Plantain and nogal trees).

Drying Method
Sun and air-dried parabolic patios and raised beds.