Deep, refined, and richly sweet — this washed coffee from Popayán, Cauca is our darkest roast without crossing into bitterness or carbonic character.

Built for depth and balance, this coffee highlights the sweetness and structure of the lot while taking the roast further than our other offerings. In the cup, expect dark chocolate and toffee nut, with a smooth, comforting profile that still feels polished and clean.

This coffee was recently featured on Fellow Drops, where it was met with strong response — a reflection of how approachable and satisfying this profile can be when roasted with care.

Producer: Popayán Reserve Program
Origin: Popayán, Cauca, Colombia
Variety: Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Catimor, Typica
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Toffee Nut
Roast Level: Medium/Dark
Package Size: 10 oz
Category: Traditional

Producer & Origin

This coffee comes from Popayán, Cauca, a region shaped by the Andes and known for its stable growing conditions and ideal topography for quality coffee production. The program works with approximately 75 growers and emphasizes long-term relationships, with premiums of up to 20% above market price offered based on quality assessments.

Grown at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,070 meters above sea level, these coffees benefit from volcanic ash soils, moderate temperatures, and consistent rainfall, all of which support sweetness, structure, and balance in the cup.

Processing

After careful cherry selection, the coffee is de-pulped and thoroughly washed to remove the mucilage. It is then dried on raised beds for 5 to 7 days until reaching ideal moisture content. This process helps preserve the coffee’s essential character while creating a clean and stable foundation for roasting. After careful cherry selection, the coffee is de-pulped and thoroughly washed to remove the mucilage. It is then dried on raised beds for 5 to 7 days until reaching ideal moisture content. This process helps preserve the coffee’s essential character while creating a clean and stable foundation for roasting.

About Popayán Reserve

Popayán Reserve is a regional program focused on quality, consistency, and grower relationships. Coffees from this area are often associated with sweet, citrus-driven profiles, but in this roast we’ve developed the lot further to highlight depth, richness, and a more comforting dark roast expression.

Recommended Brew Guide

Recommended Brew Guide (Drip / Brewer)

• Dose: 34g medium grind

• Water: 560g at 202–205°F

• Ratio: 16.5:1

• Brew Time: 4:00–5:00

For espresso or immersion brewing, this coffee should also perform well with its deeper sweetness and lower perceived acidity.