Exelso Gran Galope is a washed single origin coffee from the Cauca region of Colombia. It is grown at an altitude of 1400 to 2000 metres above sea level. Cauca is located in the centre-west of Colombia and stretches from the western Cordillera (mountain range) to the Pacific Ocean. The sea winds and altitude make Cauca one of the coolest regions in Colombia. The coffee from each lot in this area comes from 10-30 small farmers and can be traced back to the region. It is mainly grown by indigenous or Afro-indigenous communities and is one of the poorest regions in Colombia. Excelso refers to the size and quality of the beans (more on this below). This coffee comes from our partner Cafe Imports, who work closely with the coffee farmers and co-operatives. This close relationship not only guarantees the high quality of the coffee, but also promotes a sustainable and supportive local partnership.