Columbia Cauca Province Cup of Excellence Washed Premium Coffee Bean Growing Conditions Geography Climate Altitude Overview

Variety: Caturra

Batch: Special Select Micro-lot

Flavor: Nuts, dark chocolate, caramel

Regional Characteristics

Perhaps the most significant climatic difference between Cauca and other producing regions is its relatively large temperature variation. The average daily temperature is 11°C, while the daytime average reaches 18°C. This diurnal temperature range is a crucial factor in producing high-quality coffee. The cooler nighttime temperatures combined with relatively higher altitudes slow the coffee's growth rhythm, allowing the seeds and beans to more fully absorb nutrients from the coffee fruit. This also contributes to Cauca coffee's superior acidity and its renowned distinctive sweetness.

Following Colombia's excellent traditions, Cauca coffee is hand-picked and wet-processed. Furthermore, while many producing regions have been replacing ancient varieties with new ones in pursuit of better disease resistance and higher yields, the Cauca region notably maintains Caturra as the predominant variety, along with heirloom varieties such as Typica and Bourbon.

Origin Introduction

Cauca Department, named after the Cauca River, is located in southwestern Colombia. Together with Nariño Department and Huila Department, it forms one of Colombia's important specialty coffee-producing regions.

Cauca Department is a Colombian coffee origin-certified region with an average altitude of 1,758 meters, rising to a maximum of 2,100 meters. The region's topography, precipitation, temperature, and volcanic soil provide ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

The primary flavor characteristics of Cauca coffee are prominently reflected in its wonderful acidity and elegant sweetness, combined with Colombia's typical mild body, making coffee from this region highly sought after by many buyers. Premium Cauca coffee typically exhibits rich floral notes, high acidity, pleasant sweetness, medium body, and a clean, mild, balanced flavor profile.

Colombia Cauca Best Cup Regional Select

Country: Colombia

Grade: Cup of Excellence

Region: Cauca Department

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Washed

This batch comes from Colombia's Cup of Excellence Special Selection. Variety: Caturra, Processing: Fully washed, sun-dried.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

To taste Colombia's most famous specialty region for yourself, FrontStreet Coffee's washed Huila coffee is a reliable choice. Roasted medium-dark, it highlights dark chocolate and nutty sweetness with moderate crema and a full body, and it works just as well as a pour-over or French press as it does in a moka pot or espresso machine. For a more adventurous take on the same origin, the anaerobically fermented Sidra brings intense passionfruit, grape, and apricot notes.