The water
A pilgrim's path in Kumano, and a bag of Tolima coffee carried to the foot of the falls.
Grown in the Andes. Carried by Hand.
From farms in Tolima, including our family’s, direct to roasters in Japan and Korea — just the coffee and the journey.
About us
A piece of Colombia
At Kitsu Coffee, we specialize in Colombian specialty coffee. Based in Tolima and explorers of the entire national coffee map, we hunt for unique microlots grown in extreme microclimates. We connect cultures, not just beans, bringing the farmer's story to the most demanding markets. We turn distance into flavor and traceability into trust.
Based in TolimaColombia
Working withKorea · Japan
Where is Tolima?
Tolima lies in the central Andes of Colombia. Our lots come from its mountain towns — Planadas, Anzoátegui, San Antonio and San Cayetano Alto — grown between 1,620 and 1,800 meters above sea level, in the extreme microclimates that give each lot its own character.
Hand-picked at peak ripeness, lot by lot.
Single Origin from Tolima
Available coffees
Three of the six lots from the current harvest. See them all, with origin and full tasting notes.
How export works
From our farm to your roastery
Importing green coffee from Colombia is simpler than it looks. We handle everything on our side and send you a translated document pack for yours.
More countries coming soon
CO
Colombia sideWe handle
- Guía de TránsitoInternal movement permit issued through Almacafé.
- CO–KR FTA Certificate of OriginProof of origin under the Colombia–Korea trade agreement, for 0% tariff.
- ICA Phytosanitary CertificateIssued by the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario.
- Invoice, Packing List and B/LTraceable by lot, packed in GrainPro.
KR
Korea sideYou need
- Business registration사업자등록증 for your roastery or import company.
- MFDS food import notification식품등의 수입신고, filed through Uni-Pass.
- No MFDS labeling for green coffeeGreen coffee is an agricultural product. Labeling applies only once it is roasted.
- 0% tariff, 10% VATTariff is waived with our Certificate of Origin. Standard VAT applies.
- Customs broker or self-declarationEither works. We provide the translated document pack.
0%Import tariff with the FTA Certificate of Origin
4Export steps handled by us on the Colombian side
EN · KODocument pack translated for Korean customs
JP
JapanWhat's needed
- Commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (for preferential tariff treatment where applicable)
- Phytosanitary certificate may apply
Samples to Japan Green coffee samples cannot be shipped via courier (DHL/FedEx) to Japan without prior special permission — please confirm shipping method with us before requesting a sample to Japan.
Please confirm exact tariff treatment and specific requirements with your customs broker before finalizing an order.
For official guidance, see:
AU
AustraliaWhat's needed
- No import permit required for green coffee beans (low biosecurity risk)
- Phytosanitary certificate required
- Beans must arrive free of pulp, soil, or plant debris
- No import duty on green or roasted coffee
Please confirm specific requirements with your customs broker before finalizing an order.
For official guidance, see:
PAY
Payment methodsBefore shipment
- Bank Transfer (SWIFT)
- PayPal
- Wise
We accept: Bank Transfer (SWIFT), PayPal, and Wise. International transfer and processing fees may apply depending on the method. Full payment is required before goods are shipped. Account details are provided directly with your invoice once an order is confirmed.
Journal
A Kitsu Coffee Trip
"As the river purifies the pilgrim, the water purifies the coffee."
The stillness
On the tatami, a Colombian coffee is served with the same care as tea.
The passport
A Colombian passport with a fox on its cover, under hanok roofs. Coffee crosses borders with its papers in order, too.
The arrival
Between hanok walls, a bag of Tolima Gesha walks the last stretch of its road: the city where it will be roasted.
The blossom
Coffee flowers become cherries. Cherries become a cup, far from where they grew.
By the river
A pour-over set on the rocks while the river runs past. Coffee asks for little more than water and time.
Every trip starts in Tolima.
From Osaka to the Uji-bashi bridge, from Nachi to Seoul, we carry the farmer's story with every lot.
FAQ
Common questions
What is green coffee?
Green coffee is coffee before roasting: the processed, dried beans that roasters buy to roast themselves. Everything we sell is green coffee, priced in USD per kilogram.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is 25 kg in total, and you can combine coffees freely — for example 10 kg of Wush Wush, 10 kg of Chiroso and 5 kg of Pink Bourbon. Larger volumes on request.
How do samples work?
Samples are available to verified coffee professionals and businesses currently sourcing green coffee. Use “Request a sample” on any coffee or the contact form. Shipping samples to Japan? Please confirm the shipping method with us first: green coffee samples can’t be sent to Japan by courier (DHL/FedEx) without prior special permission.
How do I import green coffee into Korea, Japan or Australia?
It depends on the country — see How export works for each one. In short: Korea applies 0% tariff with our CO–KR FTA Certificate of Origin (10% VAT applies), and you file the MFDS import notification through Uni-Pass. Japan needs the commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading and Certificate of Origin, and a phytosanitary certificate may apply. Australia requires no import permit for green coffee and no import duty, but a phytosanitary certificate is required. Always confirm the details with your customs broker before ordering.
Contact
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