About the Producer

The name Tolima is taken from the Pijao language and was translated from Dulima or Tulima, which means “Snow River or Cloud”.

Passing through the Plandanas and Ataco Municipalities, the Atá river is an important landmark of the Tolima department, giving life to coffee, as well as a commercial fishing industry among the hills of western Colombia.

Tolima is a rich agricultural area, sitting at altitudes of 1600 - 2100masl and thrives as the third largest producer of Colombian coffee. Located near the Central Mountain Ranges in the Southwest, the region is favoured for its tropical weather conditions and rich soil, naturally enhanced with volcanic ash from the nearby Nevado del Tolima Volcano. Both the naturally mineral-laden soil, combined with the traditional wet milling and natural drying processes devised by Tolima farmers, create a high-quality, fragrant coffee featuring bright acidity and ripe, red fruits.