89.70

Rank
5
Farmer/Rep.
Lisandro Quilcue
Altitude
1650
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
Planadas
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- intense chocolate (14), flowers (13), honey (11), vanilla (10), caramel (10), sugar cane (9), papaya molasses (8), stone fruit (8), citrus (5), biscuit (3). Flavor- chocolate (16), orange (12), honey (12), stone fruit (7), black currant (4), mandarin tangerine (4), vanilla (4), nuts (4), peaches (3), apricot (3), grape fruit (2) . Mouthfeel- soft (15), creamy (14), smooth (14), round (8), lingering (3), elegant (3), smooth pleasant (3), straightforward (2).
Acidity
citric (22), fruit (12), lemony (5), juicy (4), Great from hot to cold consistent
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
3
Farm Size
3
High bid
10.00
Total value
26235.01
High bidders
Saza Coffee Co. Ltd.

92.39

Rank
1
Farmer/Rep.
Eduardo Valencia
Altitude
1800
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
27
City
Chachagui
Region
Nariño
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- brown sugar (11), sugar cane (11), lavender (9), fruits (8), peach (6), butter (5), stone fruits (5), citrus (5), vanilla (4), orange cocoa (4), sweet tobacco (2), green apple (2), savory (2). Flavor- complex (20), red wine (11), sugar cane cake (10), strawberry (2), jasmine (8), black currant (7), sweet citric (7), red currant (6), watermelon (4), tamarind (3), orange (3), hibiscus (3), rose hips (2). Mouthfeel- long lasting aftertaste (20), complex (20), rich (13), elegant (13), syrupy (9), juicy (8), velvety (6), butter (5), soft (5).
Acidity
sweet (19), clean (22), bright (20), lively (14), Multi dimensional (13), wine (5), grape juice (4), clean and bright (2)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
95% Caturra 5% Colombia
Coffee Growing Area
12
Farm Size
47
High bid
16.20
Total value
67501.14
High bidders
Kyokuto Fadie Corporation

87.18

Rank
9
Farmer/Rep.
Florencio Lasso Mendez
Altitude
1780
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
31
City
San Antono
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma – fruity (13), vanilla (8), hazelnut (5), lemon (4), pepper (4), cocoa (3), clove (3), blueberry (2). Flavor- bitter cocoa (8), lemon (6), black currant (6), green apple (3), lime (2), bitter almond (2), orange (2). Mouthfeel- velvety (13), intense (7), soft (5), lasting (4).
Acidity
bright (11), lively (8), lemon (8), crisp (6), brilliant (6)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
60% Caturra 40% Colombia
Coffee Growing Area
6
Farm Size
12
High bid
6.55
Total value
31335.4
High bidders
Nippon Coffee Trading Co.,Ltd for Doi Coffee

85.02

Rank
18
Farmer/Rep.
Edith Enciso
Altitude
1550
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
Planadas
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- floral (19), vanillas (9), cocoa (8), nuts (6), jasmine (5), sugar cane (4), toasty (4), sweet citrus (3), plum (2). Flavor- chocolate (10), stone fruits (6), black currant (4), sweet butter (3), plum (2), pepper spice (2). Mouthfeel- structured (9), long lasting- (7), velvet (6), full (2), syrupy (2).
Acidity
citrus (9), green apple (5), pleasant (4), sugar cane acidity (2), orange peel (2)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
3.5
Farm Size
3.5
High bid
6.95
Total value
18233.33
High bidders
Nippon Coffee Trading Co.,Ltd for Doi Coffee

85.70

Rank
16
Farmer/Rep.
Arnulfo Garcia Medina
Altitude
1940
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
El Pital
Region
Huila
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- chocolate (19), floral (11), toast (7), blackberries (2), cedar wood (2). Flavor- dark chocolate (12), molasses (6), honey (7), caramel, (8), brown sugar (5), jasmine (2). Mouthfeel- creamy (12), rich velvety (4), body (3), viscous (3).
Acidity
lemon citric (16), bright (5), brilliant (3), lively (2)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
70% Caturra 30% Colombia
Coffee Growing Area
3.93
Farm Size
5.05
High bid
7.05
Total value
18495.68
High bidders
Wataru & Co., Ltd.

86.43

Rank
13
Farmer/Rep.
Gloria Guerra Salazar
Altitude
1700
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
16
City
La Vega
Region
Cauca
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma - floral (13), tobacco (7), almond (6), sweet vanilla(6), cocoa (6), red apple (4), cane sugar (4), cherry (3). Flavor- citric (18), red wine (12), chocolate (11), toasted cereal grape (10), cherry (8), grape juice (5), tamarindo (5), red apple (4), sweet tobacco (3), orange chocolate (5). Mouthfeel-, smooth (13), round (11), creamy (6), complex (4), velvet (3), complete.
Acidity
citric (19), refined (9), apple (6), delicate (5), pineapple (2)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
70% Caturra 30% Colombia
Coffee Growing Area
3
Farm Size
3
High bid
7.10
Total value
17531.16
High bidders
Wataru for Gabee Yang

86.14

Rank
14
Farmer/Rep.
Omar Silva
Altitude
1750
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
Planadas
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- caramel (9), honey (8), vanilla (8), complex structure (7), banana (5), floral (4), green apple (4), cinnamon (4), pineapple (2), ripe cherry (2), chocolate (2). Flavor- sweet citric (9), orange juice (8), delicate lemon (7), honey (6), lime (5), blackberry (4), sweet orange (4), tangerine (3), prune (2), black currant (2). Mouthfeel- smooth (13), round (9), velvety (8), syrupy (2).
Acidity
citric (12), intense (12), bright (9), crisp (6), sweet (4)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
High bid
7.10
Total value
18626.86
High bidders
Carandai Co., Ltd.

85.34

Rank
17
Farmer/Rep.
Silvio Angel Quipo
Altitude
1850
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
16
City
Inza
Region
Cauca
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- nutty (13), honey (7), hazelnuts (7), vanilla (5), cinnamon (2). Flavor-, sugarcane (9), almonds (6), tangerine (5), apricot (4), hazelnuts (2), vanilla (3), amaretto (1). Mouthfeel- smooth (9), round (7), buttery (6), big (2).
Acidity
citric (13), green apple( malic)(7), fruit (5), sparkling (2)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
3
Farm Size
4
High bid
7.10
Total value
17531.16
High bidders
Cafe Imports, A Hill of Beans Coffee Roasters

86.50

Rank
12
Farmer/Rep.
Ramiro Diaz López
Altitude
1600
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
Planadas
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- sweet (15), chocolate (15), stone fruits (11), lemon (4), brazil nuts (2), cinnamon (2), watermelon (2). Flavor- honey (13), fruity (11), red wine (9), dark chocolate (6), grape (3), licorice (2), blueberry (2), rhubarb (2). Mouthfeel- clean (18), good finish (13), round (12), creamy (9), velvety (8), delicate (3), syrupy (2).
Acidity
mild citric (16), sweet (14), lemon (7), grape (3), refined (3)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
5
Farm Size
6
High bid
7.15
Total value
18758.03
High bidders
TOA COFFEE Co.,Ltd.

86.55

Rank
11
Farmer/Rep.
Ramiro Noreña Quintero
Altitude
1750
Country
Colombia South
Year
2008
Size (30kg boxes)
17
City
Planadas
Region
Tolima
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma- nuts (8), cocoa (7), butter (6), lemon (3), sweet vanilla (3), hibiscus (2), tobacco (2), plums (1). Flavor- citric (9), sweet malt (9), milk chocolate (6), molasses (6), tangerine (6), sugar cane (5), butter (5), apple (5), red wine (3), nuts (2), toasted bread (2), tobacco (2). Mouthfeel- round (14), creamy (13), long finish (8), crisp (7), soft (5).
Acidity
fruit (12), crisp (9), bright (6), tart (4)
Processing system
Processing
Variety
Caturra
Coffee Growing Area
4
Farm Size
8
High bid
7.16
Total value
18784.27
High bidders
Wataru & Co., Ltd.