Matambo
82 small coffee growers, members of the “Asociación de Cafeteros El Desarrollo”.
STORY
Matambo is a Colombian specialty coffee produced by a group of dedicated small scale coffee producers from Gigante, Huila. This region is located between the Magdalena River and the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, providing unique microclimates for the production of these fantastic coffees.
The name Matambo originates from a famous myth: the love story between Mirthayú, the beautiful queen of the Michués, a native pre-Hispanic tribe, and her lover, the giant Matambo, the most valiant warrior in the region. Matambo was so strong and ferocious that he alone could fight an entire army, which he did many times to defend his own tribe from attacks. During his last battle, he lost trying to defend his right to be with the queen.
“Matambo is well rounded and balanced. It has notes of brown sugar and lemon cake”.
Farm Varieties
Location
Country
Municipality
Gigante
Department
Elevation
1,500 – 1,900 MASL
Technical info
Harvest
First semester: May – July
Second semester: October – January
Processing Method
Fully washed and fermentation process.
Shade
Plantain, Chachafruto, Guamo and Nogal trees ( 40% shade cover).
Drying Method
Sun and air-dried on parabolic patios and raised beds.
