Colombia – Regional Select – Cauca B14321
Specs:
Source:
Colombia
Region:
Cauca
Farm:
Various smallholder farmers
Variety:
Colombia, Castillo, Caturra
Altitude:
1200–2000 masl
Processing:
Washed
Notes:
"Very sweet with tart fruit acidity and a heavy creamy mouthfeel; rich with caramelized sugar, chocolate and citrus fruit flavors."
Score:
Price/Bag:
$4.12 per lb
$206.00 per bagOut of stock
Background:
The Regional Select program was created to highlight the unique profiles we have found that are inherent to various microclimates in many of the countries from which we source green coffee. Local variables like wind patterns, soil quality, sunlight, elevation, and other environmental influencers have much to do with the common characteristics that separate, say, a Northern Colombian from a Southern Colombian coffee, just as they inform the differences between a Colombian and a Kenyan.
Coffees from Cauca benefit from high elevation, cool nights, good varieties, and intentional husbandry. We look for lots that have tangy acidity and a balance of sweetness, with a backbone of caramel or cocoa.
For more information about coffee production in Colombia, visit our Colombia page.