Nariño, Colombia: High-Altitude Coffee from the Far Southwest

Nariño is Colombia's southwestern department, on the border with Ecuador, and its coffee grows at very high altitude. Kukuwu's Nariño Sweet Symphony comes from there: a very sweet cup with chocolatey undertones, a hint of almond and a creamy body.

Where is Nariño?

Nariño reaches from the Pacific coast up into the Andes, at the southern edge of Colombia. Its coffee grows inland, on steep mountain slopes high above the sea.

Why does altitude matter for Nariño coffee?

High on those slopes, cold nights follow strong equatorial days, and the coffee cherries ripen slowly. A long ripening gives the fruit time to build its sugars, which shows in the cup as a deep, lasting sweetness.

What does Nariño Sweet Symphony taste like?

Its sweetness runs deep and lasts. Chocolatey notes sit beneath it, almond adds a quiet note of its own, and a creamy body carries the flavor. Brew it as a pour-over and take it black to taste all of it. Read the story of Nariño Sweet Symphony.