Vicente Paye, Washed Caturra, Bolivia

Flavour profile: The coffee has a nutty aroma with flavour notes of Earl Grey tea and roasted cacao and a medium intense acidity of Seville orange and sweetness of mature plums. The coffee is light-bodied and has a long-lasting finish of cinnamon.

Colour: Purple Category: Comfortable Varietal: Caturra Processing: Fully washed, mechanically and manually dried  Producer: Vicente Paye Location: Copacabana in the Caranavi region Process station: Agricafé, run by Daniela, Pedro and Pedro-Pablo Rodriguez  Harvest: November 2025 Elevation: 1300-1600 meters above sea level  Price Transparency: FOB price paid for this coffee is 6 US$/Ib

We first bought coffee from Vicente Paye in 2015 and instantly felt it was the perfect fit for Drop Coffee. His Bolivian Caturra delivers a comforting, chocolatey profile with notes of seville orange, plum, and ripe fruit—clean, crisp, and deeply satisfying. 

Vicente’s farm is in Copacabana, nestled in Bolivia’s mountainous Caranavi region. Despite the challenges of the terrain, Vicente and his team consistently produce outstanding coffee. With nearly 40 years of experience, Vicente works with full respect for the land, using entirely organic methods. His focus is not only on quality but also on securing a sustainable future for the next generation—his children are actively involved, and the family continually renews the farm by planting new stock.

The farm is part of the Sol De La Mañana program, a seven-year training initiative that educates producers in every aspect of coffee farming—from nurseries and planting to pest prevention and financial planning. A visit to the Paye farm typically includes a game of football, coffee tasting, exploring their pristine nursery, and time with the kids, who are just as engaged in the process as the adults.

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Produced by Vicente Paye in the Caranavi region of Bolivia, this lot showcases the potential of the Caturra varietal when cultivated between 1300 and 1600 masl. As a fully washed coffee, it emphasizes a clean, structured profile that allows the inherent characteristics of the bean to shine. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their bright acidity and clarity, this specific offering from Drop Coffee presents a complex sensory experience featuring notes of Earl Grey tea, roasted cacao, Seville orange, mature plums, and cinnamon.

When evaluating such a diverse range of flavors, it is helpful to consult a flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between the citrus-forward Seville orange and the deeper, spice-driven cinnamon notes. This coffee serves as a compelling example of how regional terroir and meticulous processing techniques converge to create a distinct cup, highlighting the ongoing quality developments within the Bolivian coffee landscape.