Colombian coffee is a mountain-grown arabica, cultivated on the slopes of the Andes, hand-picked and washed, which gives it a smooth, balanced flavor. The best-known coffee regions are the Coffee Axis (Eje Cafetero), Antioquia, Huila, Nariño and Cauca. In Colombia, you order a black coffee as a “tinto.” At Tequendama Moments, Colombian coffee takes center stage.
At a glance
| Variety | Arabica |
| Where it's grown | In the mountains: Eje Cafetero, Antioquia, Huila, Nariño, Cauca, Tolima, Santander… |
| How it's processed | Hand-picked and washed |
| How to order it in Colombia | “Un tinto” is a black coffee |
| At Tequendama | Colombian coffee at Moments, with freshly baked pandebonos and almojábanas |
Why it's so well known
It's grown at altitude, on small farms, and the beans are hand-picked when ripe. Then they're washed to remove the pulp before drying. That process gives a clean coffee with good acidity and medium body. Colombia's Coffee Cultural Landscape has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
How it's drunk in Colombia
- Tinto: a black coffee, often in a small cup and at any time of day.
- Perico or pintado: coffee with a splash of milk.
- With something to eat: with pandebono, almojábana or arepa, at breakfast or mid-afternoon.
Coffee at Tequendama Moments
At Moments, in Goya, Colombian coffee is part of our identity: we give it the attention it deserves, from origin to preparation, so you can enjoy every cup at your own pace. Pair it with freshly baked pandebonos or almojábanas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tinto in Colombia?
A black coffee. It has nothing to do with red wine (vino tinto).
Why is Colombian coffee said to be smooth?
Because it's high-altitude, washed arabica, which gives a clean cup with pleasant acidity and medium body.
Where can I drink Colombian coffee in Madrid?
At Tequendama Moments (Av. de Felipe II, 4, in Goya).
Updated October 7, 2026 · By the Tequendama Team · Next: pandebono · More from the guide