Colombia Popayan

Tasting Notes: Caramel, Brown Sugar, Chocolate

Region: Cauca, Popayan, Colombia | Varietal: Castillo, Catimor, Typica, Caturra | Producer: 65 smallholder producers | Importer: Cofinet | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 1,500–2,070 MASL

Our average cupping score: 85.67

About the Producers

Located in Colombia’s breathtaking Cauca region at 1,700 meters above sea level, Popayán’s high-altitude terrain and unique microclimate create the perfect conditions for exceptional coffee. Sheltered by the Andes Mountains, the Meseta de Popayán enjoys a stable climate, allowing coffee cherries to ripen slowly and develop a beautifully balanced cup. Cofinet, the importer we worked with to source this coffee, works closely with about 65 dedicated smallholder farmers, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and shared passion for quality. Through this program, they incentivize excellence by offering premiums of up to 20% above market price.
 

Pour over recipe:

Ratio: 18g coffee, 274g water | Grind: Medium-coarse | Water: 200F

0:00 60 g bloom, gentle
0:45 200 g medium height, create agitation
(just before bed dries) 274 very gentle, very slow

Target brew time 3:15