CGLE
BIRDS OF PARADISE
Colombia is renowned for its incredible avian diversity, a paradise for bird watchers and ornithologists alike. With ecosystems ranging from the Amazon rainforest to the Andean mountains, the country provides an ideal habitat for a vast array of bird species. As of January 2024, Colombia has recorded 1,968 species, cementing its status as the leader in avian biodiversity. The country's remarkable variety of birds, coupled with ongoing conservation efforts, ensures that it remains a premier destination for bird watchers and a crucial area for bird conservation. This year, as always, Colombia stands proudly at the forefront of global avian diversity, a true testament to its natural wealth and conservation commitment.
The sheer variety of bird species found here is a source of national pride and a treasure for the world. Colombia's leading position in bird diversity is not just a number; it is a reflection of the vibrant and dynamic ecosystems that thrive within its borders.
This year, with the 25 names chosen, CGLE would like to show a small selection of the birds that represent us in their diversity.
INNOVATION, QUALITY, AND TRADITION
We are faithful believers that through coffee, we can speak a different language. As Colombian producers of ultra-specialty high-altitude coffees, our combination of curiosity, scientific rationality, and obsession with coffee quality has allowed us to create unique milling protocols tailored to eight distinct microclimates in three mountain ranges in Colombia.
The development of specific protocols, alongside the selection of specific varieties and crop renovations, has enabled us to present these 25 unique lots.
Order your sample Set
25 samples of 100 grs each
(2.5 kgs total)
FROM GREAT TO UNIQUE COFFEE
Our team has been working hard to develop the best practices to select each lot to ensure that we are able to offer the right quantity and quality.
The Selection
Over the years, we have studied our crops to identify disease-resistant varieties with special characteristics. We mark these special trees to harvest, process, and cup them separately. We select seeds from these trees to obtain pure varieties. From these pure lots, we identified areas with better production and quality, enabling us to select the best cherries for our auction lots.
FROM PLANTING TO PICKING
All the lots in this auction are from the highest altitude of our farms. We also take into account the age of the trees resulting in a quality difference. During the growing season, we considered the climatic amplitude (changes from cold phase to warm phase of this season of the year).
IN OUR LAB
After years of investigation, we identified the best processes to retain each coffee cultivar's main notes. We established different fermentation methods, especially for our auction lots. At our quality lab, each profile must have complex and unique notes. To ensure quality, our Q graders conducted over four cupping tables.
About
the Process
We have always developed our processes with an investigative approach, looking forward to results in quality, flavours, and singularity. We always start with two main questions:
- What should this variety taste like?
- How are we going to make our variety unique compared to other coffee growers?
TO OBTAIN THE BEST EXPRESSION OF THE PROFILE, WE HAVE STANDARDIZED ALL OF OUR PROCESSES:
Carefully
Chosen Lots by
Our Specialists
Our lot selection process is a collaborative effort. Through teamwork and synergy, we have meticulously chosen each lot. By leveraging our team's expertise, production capabilities, and favorable climatic conditions, we have curated a remarkable selection for this auction.