Coffee
FROM COLOMBIA
Colombian coffee raises the standard of being the best coffee in the world. Many repeat it endlessly and echo its fame, without really appreciating why.
The importance of its climate and geographical location in the condition of the Arabica seed, the organization of its producers and its coffee culture must be valued. To delight yourself even more with the nuances and flavors that a special coffee offers to the world.
By the year 1835, coffee producers spread throughout the regions of Cundinamarca, Antioquia and Caldas, and carried out the first commercial action by exporting 2,560 bags from the Cúcuta customs office.
Why is Colombian coffee so famous?
We could then think that the fame of Colombian Coffee is motivated by its quality. The truth is that coffee of Colombian origin is highly appreciated in the rest of the world. It has 4 national denominations of origin (Cauca, Santander, Huila and Antioquia) and since 2005 also with a denomination of origin granted by the European Union.
The variety: they grow only Arabica coffee, the most appreciated for its flavor and aroma. Geographical conditions: its tropical climate and high mountains are ideal for growing coffee. The processes: while Brazil is committed to automated harvesting, in Colombia manual harvesting predominates, which improves the quality of the grain.
Characteristics of Colombian coffee
Colombian coffee has well-defined definitions that distinguish it from other producing countries:
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It's specialty is the Arabica variety.
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Biodiversity and excellent geographical conditions for growing coffee that are unmatched in any other part of the world.
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The artisanal and organic process of a large part of its harvests. Increasingly reducing the use of additives or synthetic pesticides.​
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It is usually dark roasted, strong and very aromatic, with a lot of body. It stands out for its chocolate, floral, fruity, nutty and sweet notes, with a very
tropical personality.
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The main varieties of Arabica coffee grown in Colombia are: Typical, Bourbon, Maragogipe, Tabi, Caturra and the Castillo variety.
Colombia expects to export 12.5 million bags of coffee in 2022
The general manager of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia (FNC), Roberto Vélez Vallejo, reported that the country is expected to produce 13.5 million bags of coffee in 2022 and manage to export some 12.5 million 60-kilogram bags. .
Colombia is the largest producer of mild washed Arabica coffee in the world and some 560,000 families earn their livelihood from its activity.
​The coffee sector is extremely important for the Colombian economy. It represents 22% of the agricultural GDP of the country and represents the main source of income for more than 550,000 families. More than 25% of the country's rural population is a coffee grower. It is also the nation's most exported product.
FORBES COLOMBIA - 2022
Our capacity
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PRESENTATION: Ground and/or whole bean
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AROMA: Chocolate, Caramel
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PROCESS: Washed.
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GREEN COFFEE: Cundimarca - Colombia Excelso UGQ
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ROAST: Light, Medieum, Medium dark or dark.
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VARIETY: Arabigo 100% Castillo.
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FLAVOR & NOTES: Sugar cane and caramel.
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ACIDITY: Medium
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BODY: Medium and creamy
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AFTER TASTE: Sweet
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CONTAINER: 20 ft
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CONTAINER CAPACITY: 13,200 lbs
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PALLETS: 10 (1,320 lbs) each per container x 60 boxes
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MONTHLY CAP: 50,000 MT
Colombian Culture
Cartagena de Indias
Our brand
In 2020, our sister company ONMSA COLOMBIA proudly registered the LUSSIA brand in Colombia to reach the farthest corners with the highest quality Colombian Coffee.
With a sober and elegant design, each package contains both coffee bean or ground coffee packed to perfection, taking care that the aroma remains inside as its flavor will remain in your heart.
Our presentations:
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1 lb
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1.75 lb
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2 lb
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COLOMBIAN COFFEE EXPORT
Conditions
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Contract time: 12 to 60 months
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Departure: Any Colombian Port
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Packaging: 50 KG bags
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Minimum: 12.500 MT and multiple
To Request a quote
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1. Type of Coffee
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2. Monthly Amount of MT
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3. Contract Time (if not SPOT)
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4. Country of Destination and Port
Essential Documents to Start Trading Commodities
With your target price in hands or right after receiving and accepting the informed price of the commodity by seller, please, send us:
LOI with all this information: 1) Product 2) Product Specification 3) Country and Port of destination (If not FOB) 4) Quantity (in MT) 5) Time of Contract (if not SPOT) 6) Packaging (pack specification or bulk) 7) Other Mandatory Procedures 8) Target or accepted price 9) Payment Alternative (SBLC, DLC and other payment specifications) 10) Other details and requeriments 11) TOP 50 Bank Information (Bank, Address, Account Number, Holder and Bank contact) 12) Date, Address and Stamp of the purchasing company and director name and signature
ICPO: The same information request for a LOI plus Proof of Funds (RWA or BCL).
