Colombian Cauca Coffee Flavor Profile and Characteristics

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Origin Introduction:

Cauca Department, named after the Cauca River, is located in southwestern Colombia. Along with Narino Department and Huila Department, it serves as one of Colombia's important specialty coffee producing regions.

Cauca is a certified Colombian coffee origin region with an average altitude of 1,758 meters, reaching up to 2,100 meters at its highest points. The region's topography, precipitation, temperature, and volcanic soil create ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

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 day-night temperature differential is a crucial factor in producing high-quality coffee. The cooler nighttime temperatures and relatively higher altitude slow down the coffee's growth rhythm, allowing coffee seeds and beans to more fully absorb nutrients from the coffee cherries. This results in Cauca coffee's superior acidity and its acclaimed distinctive sweetness.

Pour-over Brewing:

For pour-over Colombian coffee: Use 15g of coffee, medium grind (using Fuji's鬼齿刀 grinder setting 4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, with an extraction time of 2:00.

Product Information:

Colombia Cauca Best Cup Regional Select Sua

Country: Colombia

Grade: Cup of Excellence

Region: Cauca Department

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Processing Method: Washed

This batch: From Colombia's Cup of Excellence special selection batch. Variety: Caturra, Processing: Fully washed, sun-dried.

Variety: Caturra

Batch: Special Selection Micro-lot

Flavor Profile: Nuts, dark chocolate, caramel

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Contact: 020-38364473

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk coffee beans

Roast Level: Medium roast (roasted beans)

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Colombia

Traditional Excellence:

Following Colombia's fine traditions, Cauca coffee is hand-picked and washed processed. Additionally, while many coffee-producing regions have been replacing ancient coffee varieties with new ones to pursue better disease resistance and higher yields, Cauca region is rare in predominantly growing Caturra varieties, along with ancient Typica and Bourbon varieties.

Flavor Characteristics:

The main flavor characteristics of Cauca coffee prominently manifest in wonderful acidity and elegant sweetness, combined with Colombia's typical mild mouthfeel, making this region's coffee highly sought after by many buyers. High-quality Cauca coffee typically exhibits rich floral notes, high acidity, pleasant sweetness, medium body, and is pure, mild, and well-balanced.

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