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Colombia · Cauca

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Colombia · South America · Growing region

Caucaカウカ

Cauca is a highland origin in southwestern Colombia.

Altitude 1,700–2,100 mwashed

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§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude

1,700–2,100m

MASL

Process

washed

main process

Body · Acidity

Balanced · Bright

Medium · Bright

Country rank

World No. 3

Colombia (production · Colombia)

§ 02Overview

Overview

Cauca is a highland origin in southwestern Colombia.

Volcanic soil, high altitude and a stable climate raise a sweet, bright cup of caramel, citrus, gentle florals and muscovado.Cultivation by indigenous communities also thrives here.

Tall palm trees emerge from misty fog on a hillside.Photo: Miguel Ángel Pinto · Unsplash

§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location: Cauca department, southwestern Colombia
Main varieties: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia and others
Altitude: 1,700–2,100 m
Processing: Washed
Cup character: Caramel, citrus, mild floral, brown sugar

§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.Volcanic highlands

High elevation, volcanic soil and the steady sunlight of the near-equator produce flavor that combines bright acidity with mellow sweetness.

ii.Community coffee

Production rests largely with smallholders and indigenous cooperatives, and highly traceable lots circulate widely.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium

AcidityBright · Bright

SweetnessBalanced

Cauca cups show Balanced body with Bright acidity and a Caramel, Citrus finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

CaramelCitrusMild floralBrown sugar

8-Axis Flavor Radar

§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide

Paper drip

pourover

Temp

91°C

Ratio

1:15

Time

3 min 30 sec

Grind

Medium-fine

Brings out caramel sweetness and bright acidity in fine balance. Brew slowly and carefully.

Espresso

espresso

Temp

93°C

Ratio

1:2

Time

27 sec

Grind

Fine

One of the few origins that stands alone as a single-origin espresso — an exquisite balance of sweetness and body.

§ 07Where to Buy

Find Cauca coffee

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§ 08Siblings