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
Huila
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.