Amparo Moncayo
A rare honey processed micro-blend from Nariño, Colombia
Tasting Notes
Mandarin • Toffee • Black Tea • Candied Orange
La Tulpa de Amparitho is unlike any farm we have visited. Finca El Encinal sits above 1,900 metres in the village of La Caldera, Nariño, in the shadow of the Galeras volcano — and the moment you step onto it, you understand why. An old hand-cranked coffee pulper sitting in the rain. Walls covered floor to ceiling with dried gourds, woven baskets, antique tools, a sewing machine, a leather bag, things her family has collected and kept for decades. Flowers spilling over every railing.
Amparo grew up on this land. She inherited it from her father along with a deep love for the countryside and a coffee-growing legacy she has kept alive for over 40 years. Every tree is tended by hand. Every cherry is hand-selected at peak ripeness. And she roasts her own coffee on a small artisanal roaster and shares it with her whole community. She is not just growing something beautiful. She is sharing it. We are so honoured to bring her coffee to Canada.
This is a micro-blend of 50% Caturra and 50% Colombia varietal, grown in volcanic, nutrient-rich soil at over 1,900 metres and harvested once a year entirely by hand. The processing is two-fold: a controlled 18 to 24 hour traditional fermentation to build cleanliness and complexity, followed by a honey process where the cherries oxidize whole for 12 hours before being pulped and dried with full mucilage intact, locking in natural sugars and that distinct sweetness in the cup. Amparo produces only 15 to 20 bags of 70 kilos for export each year. This is as rare as it gets.
In the cup, expect mandarin, toffee, black tea, and candied orange. The sweetness is rich and natural, a direct reflection of the honey process and Nariño's volcanic terroir. The finish is lingering and complex, with a warmth that feels entirely fitting for a coffee grown with this much care.
Coffee Details
Origin: La Caldera, Nariño, Colombia
Producer: Amparo Moncayo
Farm: Finca El Encinal
Process: Honey
Varietal: 50% Caturra / 50% Colombia
Altitude: 1,900+ masl
Best for:
Filter • Pour Over