Colombia is one of the world's top coffee exporters Colombia’s coffee is world famous for its flavor and the unmistakeable mild but rich aroma that rises from every Roasted. exporting Colombian coffee for almost 200 years. There are many secrets to our success but geography is undeniably one of them. Coffee grows best in volcanic soil, at altitudes of 1,200 to 1,800 meters, in places that are free of frost but receive around 80 inches of rain a year. Colombian coffee thrives in the soil, which is nutrient-packed and considered the best for coffee growth. Colombia’s mountainous terrain, balmy climate, and ideal rainfall amount give it one of the best coffee-growing geographies in the world.