Antioquia is Colombia's largest coffee-producing department and home to Medellín, which was once one of the world's largest coffee export hubs. Microclimates vary across its mountains, producing everything from classic washed coffees to experimental naturals. The department is embracing modern processing techniques while maintaining its reputation for approachable, sweet profiles.
Antioquia is where Colombian coffee entrepreneurship thrives — dozens of specialty micro-roasters have emerged from Medellín in recent years, many buying directly from local farms at fair prices.