Mellow - Sourcing Francy

We came across this lot from Apex Coffee in Montreal, Canada. 

Nariño, located in the Andes mountain range, is a mountainous department with diverse landscapes, ranging from the high Andean plateaus to tropical
forests and Pacific Ocean beaches. Its volcanic soils, rich in minerals from the eruptions of the Galeras volcano, are essential to the exceptional quality of the coffee grown in the region. Today, coffee from Nariño is not only a local economic pillar but also a key player in the global reputation of Colombian coffee.

The coffee from Arboleda is renowned for its unique flavour profiles, often described as having bright acidity, floral notes, and a balanced body. The area’s coffee is typically grown at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 meters above sea level, which contributes to the slow maturation of the coffee cherries, enhancing their flavour complexity.

The Arboleda community, like many in Nariño, focuses on sustainable coffee cultivation to protect the environment and ensure long-term production.

To make this coffee decaf without stripping away its character, the beans go through a natural ethyl acetate (EA) decaffeination process. Using a by-product of sugarcane, EA gently extracts caffeine while preserving the coffee’s inherent flavours, leaving behind a clean cup with remarkable depth.