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Colombia | Laboyano

Roasted by La Barba Coffee

Clean cup with complex cherry cola, orange, and maple syrup sweetness.

Colombia | Laboyano — La Barba Coffee
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From the roaster

This is a delightful coffee that presents a clean cup with complex yet balanced cherry cola notes and subtle orange character that sit atop a maple syrup sweetness that intensifies as it cools.

La Barba Coffee

Context

La Barba Coffee's Colombia Laboyano presents a vibrant profile centered on bright stone fruit and caramel sweetness. The roaster identifies cherry cola and orange as primary character notes, complemented by maple syrup's warming sweetness—a combination that suggests both acidity and body working in tandem. This lot comes from the Laboyano producer in Colombia, a country celebrated for diverse microclimates and processing methods that shape regional flavor expression. The tasting profile reflects qualities often found in Colombian coffees, where careful cultivation and processing can yield the kind of balanced complexity evident in this lot's cherry-forward fruitiness paired with syrup-like mouthfeel. For a detailed exploration of flavor descriptors, consult the sensory flavor wheel.

Buy — $30.27 from La Barba Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colombia | Laboyano grown?

Colombia | Laboyano, roasted by La Barba Coffee, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.

What does Colombia | Laboyano taste like?

Expect tasting notes of cherry cola, orange, and maple syrup.

What roast level is Colombia | Laboyano?

It is roasted to a light level.

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Last verified: June 29, 2026 · Browse all beans.