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Sandra AmberaThe Origin of the Name "Caturra Chiroso" The name Caturra Chiroso was coined by the coffee growers of Urrao, a small but significant municipality in Antioquia. In this area, the influence of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia has not been as strong due to geographical, social, and security factors. For years, the region was marked by the presence of illegal armed groups, such as guerrillas and paramilitaries, which made it difficult for organizations like the Federation to access the coffee farms. This isolation contributed to the region staying out of reach of new technologies and coffee varieties being promoted elsewhere in the country. What is Caturra Chiroso? Caturra Chiroso is a variety that stands out for its particular phenotypic profile. Over the years, the coffee growers of Urrao have classified this coffee variety into three subtypes: Chiroso, Caturra Chiroso, and Bourbon Chiroso. Each of these subtypes has its own characteristics, but overall, Caturra Chiroso is known for its high quality and genetic roots. What makes Caturra Chiroso especially interesting is its genetic origin, which comes from landrace varieties of East Africa, particularly from Ethiopia, one of coffee’s birthplaces. This coffee line has a genetic heritage that gives it unique characteristics, particularly in the chemical composition of its bean and its sensory profile. There is also a variant that carries influences from the Caturra and Bourbon lines, two widely known coffee varieties.
Sandra AmberaThe 2024 coffee harvest in Colombia promises to be excellent, but the export sector faces serious challenges due to infrastructure and logistics issues.