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Quick Facts
All the facts about our Colombia Finca Buena Vista Aruzi
| Region | Cauca |
|---|---|
| Producer | Javier Quintero |
| Variety | Aruzi |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Category | Mission Red |
| Unit | Box à 24kg |
The Aruzi variety was first identified in Inzá, Cauca, when a coffee tree with noticeably different characteristics stood out among the surrounding plants. Genetic analysis later confirmed a close relationship to Ethiopian Heirloom varieties, known for their aromatic complexity and lively cup profiles. As the variety showed both resilience and strong yields, it was gradually adopted by local producers, adding a distinctive expression to the region’s coffees.
At Buena Vista, Javier Quintero and his team harvest only fully ripe cherries before hand-sorting and floating them for quality selection. The coffee then undergoes a controlled 30-hour underwater fermentation following Cofinet’s protocol. This approach develops sweetness and clarity while preserving the coffee’s naturally bright and balanced character. After fermentation, the coffee is washed and dried slowly on raised beds to achieve a stable and clean cup.
The result is a balanced and clear cup reminiscent of lemon curd with a creamy body.
Origin
Specialty coffee from Colombia
Varieties
Typica, Caturra, Castillo
Processing methods
Mainly washed processed, for specialty lots also natural and honey processed
Altitude range
1000 – 2300 masl
Harvest
Main harvest October – February, Mitaca harvest March – August
Total yearly production
Around 11.3 million 60kg bags in 2022/23
Colombia has thanks to its geographic position around the equator the advantage to have two crops and therefore fresh coffee all year around. Thanks to its three mountain ranges of the Andes from the north to the south, it creates different climatic and cultural areas, which makes the flavour of the coffee from each department in Colombia unique.
Main production areas: Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Tolima, Huila, Quindio, Risaralda, Nariño, Caldas, Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Santander, Norte de Santander, Sierra Nevada
Port of shipment: Cartagena, Santa Marta, Buenaventura
Export bag size: 70kg
Total number of coffee farmers: over 563,000 small coffee families
Cup Profile: High acidity, medium body, fruity fragrance, citric and sweet notes
Mission Red
Colombia Finca Buena Vista Aruzi
| Region | Cauca |
|---|---|
| Producer | Javier Quintero |
| Variety | Aruzi |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Unit | Box à 24kg |
The Aruzi variety was first identified in Inzá, Cauca, when a coffee tree with noticeably different characteristics stood out among the surrounding plants. Genetic analysis later confirmed a close relationship to Ethiopian Heirloom varieties, known for their aromatic complexity and lively cup profiles. As the variety showed both resilience and strong yields, it was gradually adopted by local producers, adding a distinctive expression to the region’s coffees.
At Buena Vista, Javier Quintero and his team harvest only fully ripe cherries before hand-sorting and floating them for quality selection. The coffee then undergoes a controlled 30-hour underwater fermentation following Cofinet’s protocol. This approach develops sweetness and clarity while preserving the coffee’s naturally bright and balanced character. After fermentation, the coffee is washed and dried slowly on raised beds to achieve a stable and clean cup.
The result is a balanced and clear cup reminiscent of lemon curd with a creamy body.
