Colombia Popayán Cauca

Get ready to meet your new favorite cup! Our Colombian coffee from Popayán, Cauca is like a little morning dance party for your taste buds. It kicks things off with molasses - brown sugar sweetness, a pop of lychee, and a zesty lime finish. Dive deeper, and you’ll catch whispers of tangerine, dark chocolate, kiwi, and even a hint of crisp fuji apple from our cupping notes. With its sweet aroma, smooth body, and a lively citrus-and-wine-like acidity, this brew is here to brighten your day. Sip, savor, smile!

Popayán, as a central coffee-producing microregion in Cauca, Colombia, offers an exceptional coffee-growing environment due to its unique geographical and climatic features. Nestled in the valley of Pubenza and surrounded by the Andes mountains, the region benefits from a high-altitude plateau, rich volcanic soil, and an optimal climate for coffee cultivation.

This Colombia Popayán Cauca from Klatch Coffee showcases the Castillo varietal, a workhorse cultivar bred for disease resistance and productivity across Colombia's coffee regions. The roaster identifies a striking balance of sweet and bright character—molasses and brown sugar ground against citrus notes of lime and tangerine, with stone fruit complexity in lychee and kiwi. Dark chocolate and fuji apple round out the profile, suggesting a roast that bridges both deeper sweetness and crisp acidity. Castillo typically yields approachable, balanced cups; this lot appears no exception, offering multiple flavor dimensions across the sensory spectrum without requiring specialty processing or extreme altitude to achieve its appeal.