Tasting Notes: Raspberry | Marzipan | Dark Chocolate
Product Overview
- Cupping Score: 87
- Origin : Colombia
- Province: Nariño
- Region: Nariño
- District: El Tablón de Gómez
- Community: La Cueva
- Producer: Urbano Family
- Farm name: Familia Urbano Farms
- Roast Level: Medium / Full City
- Variety: 100% Arabica - Colombia, Castillo
- Process: Washed
- Elevation: 1750 m above sea level
- Fermentation: 15-17 hours in cement tanks
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Drying time: 8-12 days on raised beds or cement patios
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
Chosen for quality and integrity, Familia Urbano comes from El Tablón de Gómez, in Nariño, and delivers a bright raspberry sweetness layered with marzipan and a deep, rich dark chocolate finish.
Scoring above 87 points on the cupping table, we wanted to highlight this lot for it's exceptional nature.
The Story
La Cueva is a small, tight-knit community of roughly 200 people nestled in the municipality of El Tablón de Gómez, Nariño. Within this community, the Urbano family—Hernán, Elier, and Napoleón—are among the oldest and most respected producers. Their farms reflect a deep commitment not only to coffee quality, but to environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.
The Urbanos preserve portions of their land as untouched forest, paying particular attention to native plant species where waterways originate and leaving these areas inviolate. They are keenly aware of the realities of climate change and actively work to protect the ecosystem that sustains their community.
Coffee is intercropped with shade-providing fruit trees such as avocado and lemon, while free-range animals—including chickens, pigs, and guinea pigs—are integrated into the farm system. Manure from these animals contributes to soil health, creating a closed-loop, regenerative ecosystem.
Producers in La Cueva shared that years ago the region was far less productive and economically stable. At the time, most families grew peanuts and corn with little access to fertilizer or agronomic support. The transition to coffee production, paired with improved farming practices, dramatically changed both the financial outlook and ecological health of the community.
After harvest, coffee cherries are carefully selected and fermented in cement tanks for 15–17 hours before being dried on patios or raised beds for 8–12 days. While Hernán and Elier have road access to their farms, Napoleón carries his coffee by hand to the nearest road—a reminder of both the remoteness of the region and
Downloadable pdf Colombia Nariño Familia Urbano spec sheet
Available in 12 oz stand up pouches, whole bean