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CUP PROFILE: Aromas of candied nuts lead to a full bodied cup of chocolate, caramel and orange with a clean finish.

ROAST PROFILE: Medium
COUNTRYColombia 
REGION: Cauca
ELEVATION: 1,250-1800 masl
PROCESS: Washed
OTHER NOTES: Traceable, single origin, Colombia Supremo

ADDITIONAL INFO
The city of Popayan is the capital of the state of Cauca, in the southern half of Colombia. The surrounding coffee region is on the plateau where the Andes mountain range reaches southern Colombia from Ecuador. 

The Cauca and Popayan plateau is at an average of 1,600 meters above sea level and includes the neighboring Purace volcano, which has, over time, produced the region's rich soil.

Coffee farms in the region are usually smaller than 5 hectares. The region is also home to several indigenous groups that have been growing coffee for decades.

There are two rainy seasons that produce a main crop and a mid crop – or mitaca – guaranteeing fresh coffee year round. All cherries are handpicked and then pulped and washed on the farms.

The area’s soil conditions, altitude and washed processing lead to coffees that generally have a very nice aroma, a medium acidity and a medium body. These features combine to present a pleasant, sweet, chocolate aftertaste.

 
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Type: Coffee

 

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