Yacuanquer

The town of Yacuanquer is relatively new to coffee production, but there’s nothing entry-level about their product. The area’s historically cool climate has recently changed to conditions suitable to grow specialty coffee. This coffee is produced by 19 farmers in Yacuanquer working with Toldopamba Coffee. The farmers’ dedication to quality coupled with Toldopamba’s technical assistance produces a delightful cup laden with sweet notes of pear and almond.

(Pronunciation: yah-kwan-CARE)

The Yacuanquer lot, sourced by Counter Culture Coffee, represents a collaborative effort between 19 individual farmers and the organization Toldopamba Coffee. Located in the Yacuanquer region of Colombia, this coffee highlights the diversity of smallholder production within the country’s renowned coffee-growing landscape. While Colombian coffees are often celebrated for their balanced acidity and sweetness, the specific profile of this lot is defined by distinct notes of pear and almond.

When evaluating such specific flavor characteristics, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better understand how these fruit and nut descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee sensory analysis. By focusing on the contributions of these 19 producers, this offering provides a clear window into the regional character of Yacuanquer, showcasing the meticulous work required to bring such nuanced flavors from the farm to the cup.