Colombia
Colombia Cauca
Cauca, Southern · 1700–2100 masl · Washed
High, cool Cauca farms produce an exceptionally sweet, clean cup of caramel and panela with a crisp orange-apple acidity.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia Cauca | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Details
- Varieties
- Caturra, Colombia, Castillo
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium-Light
- Harvest
- Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov
Tasting notes
CaramelOrangeRed ApplePanela
Brewing recommendations
Pour-Over V60affinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights caramel and orange; clean and articulate.
Chemexaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; caramel and orange shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; caramel and orange with rounded sweetness.
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; caramel and orange without the bite.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; caramel and orange with soft acidity.
Espressoaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated caramel and orange; syrupy shot.
French Pressaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; caramel and orange with textured mouthfeel.
Moka Potaffinity 4/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; caramel and orange in a concentrated cup.