Amparo Moncayo | Colombia

About this coffee

It's no secret that the coffees we curate are, first and foremost, the coffee we love to drink. While many of them come from Colombia, we've been especially fortunate thanks to our long standing export partner Azahar Coffee. They have been key in providing us access to the country's most expressive producers and consistently world-class lots. While Dan and Paul last travelled to Colombia back in 2024, they met Amparo and Edmundo Moncayo for the first time. Shortly after returning home, we secured some kilos from that harvest as they were confident it would become a favourite. Alongside the coffee, the trip offered another first: tasting guinea pig by Amparo herself, a small but memorable window to life on the farm. This coffee feels like a return to the golden era of Colombian specialty, when beautifully clean, washed Caturra set the benchmark. It's a joy to see that tradition carried forward with such precision. consistency and care. Married for over four decade, Amparo and Edmundo both come from farming backgrounds. After their marriage, Amparo inherited the land they now cultivate near Pasto in Nariño, where they grow Caturra exclusively. The farm is nourished using using natural, homemade fertilisers made from guinea pig manure; an approach that reflects their deeply rooted, traditional methods. In the cup, this high altitude Caturra shines with clarit and balance, offering a bright.juicy notes of toffee apple and lemonade.