Copa de Oro 2024 Winning Coffees

We are thrilled to announce the release of six extraordinary coffees from the final cupping table of the Copa de Oro 2024 competition, including the grand champion Francy Leonor Marin! These coffees represent the pinnacle of quality from Huila, Colombia, and showcase the dedication and craftsmanship of some of the region's most talented producers.

Competition Overview:
The Copa de Oro, organized by Osito Coffee, is a premier coffee competition held in Huila, Colombia. Designed to identify and celebrate outstanding coffees, the event follows a rigorous format:

• Blind Cupping Rounds: All coffees are evaluated without knowledge of the producer to ensure impartiality.

• Regional Categorization: Coffees compete within the Western, Central, and Southern regions of Huila.

• Final Evaluation: 15Top-scoring coffees (5 from each region) advance to a final cupping table, where judges determine the champions based on the average cupping score - including previous rounds.

We are proud to share that Vivid Coffee’s founder and green buyer, Ian Bailey, was invited to participate as a judge in this important. His firsthand experience in the competition gives us even greater insight into the exceptional quality of these coffees.

Copa de Oro 2024 Winning Coffees (6 × 8oz Bags)

Grand Champion: Francy Leonor Marin

• Variety: Pink Bourbon

• Region: San Agustín, Huila

• Elevation: 1900 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Peaches and cream, raspberry, jasmine

• Ian's Cup Score: 88.25, Average Final Table Score: 88.125

• 1st Place Copa de Oro Winner

José Ever Muñoz Ramirez

• Variety: Pink Bourbon

• Region: Suaza, Huila

• Elevation: 1600 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Grape, passion fruit, pineapple

• Ian's Score: 88.25, Average Final Table Score: 87.542

• 1st Place Central Region Winner

Nemesio Ramos

• Variety: Caturra

• Region: Tarqui, Huila

• Elevation: 1800-2000 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Cherry cola, rhubarb, dried apricot

• Ian's Score: 86.5, Final Table Average Score: 87.458

• 2nd Place Western Region Winner

Anselmo Caldon Alvira

• Variety: Gesha

• Region: La Plata, Huila

• Elevation: 1840-1900 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Hibiscus, lime, jasmine

• Ian's Score: 87, Average Final Table Score: 87.542

• 3rd Place Western Region Winner

Diva Maria Monje

• Variety: Ají

• Region: Suaza, Huila

• Elevation: 1690 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Cherry, pink starburst, chocolate

• Ian's Score: 87, Average Final Table Score: 87.208

• 3rd Place Central Region Winner

Anayibe Ortiz

• Variety: Ají

• Region: Pitalito, Huila

• Elevation: 1700 m

• Process: Washed

• Tasting Notes: Mandarin, nectarine, cotton candy

• Ian's Score: 87.75, Average Final Table Score: 87.542

• 2nd Place Southern Region Winner

Exceptional Coffees, Fair Compensation

Each of these coffees is a testament to the skill and dedication of its producer, and at Vivid Coffee, we are committed to ensuring that these farmers are rewarded for their hard work. Every producer received premium prices for their competition-winning coffees, reinforcing our belief in supporting sustainable, quality-driven farming.

We are honored to share these rare and exceptional coffees with you. Don’t miss your chance to experience some of the finest coffee Colombia has to offer!