Colombia Cauca
Regular price
$20.00
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Cupping Notes: Notes: Notes cooked cranberry, pomegranate and brown sugar.
Roast Level: Light (City)
Excelso Gran Galope
Gran Galope was born after the creation of “Regional Select”, which was our Importers way of highlighting the distinct regional differences we saw coming out of Colombia. Cafe Imports heard from producers that they wanted to sell us more of their coffee, and Gran Galope as a program allows us to buy more and pay more along the larger quality spectrum for high quality coffees from these hardworking men and women in Colombia.
Gran Galope lots are Excelso grade coffees (15/16 screen size) that have been cupped and evaluated for their "workhorse" versatility. These lots are expected to have a balance of sweetness, fruity effervescence, and a foundation of cocoa and/or toffee. Most Excelso Gran Galope offerings are a blend of coffees from between 10–30 smallholder farmers and are traceable to the region. Gran Galope selections from Huila are cupped and purchased in Pitalito; selections from Cauca are cupped and purchased in Popayán; and Nariño Gran Galopes are cupped and purchased in both Pasto and La Unión.
Cauca
Cauca is in central-western Colombia, stretching from the Western Cordillera mountain range to the Pacific Ocean. Ocean winds and elevation result in Cauca being one of the coolest regions of the country. The coffee in this area is grown mostly by indigenous or Afro-descendant communities. Geographically, the region has many features including the Popayan Plateau, many rivers, and the central volcanic mountain range.
Location: Cauca, Colombia
Altitude: 1,400-2,000 Meters
Varietal: Colombia, Cattura, Castillo
Process: Fully Washed
Drying: Mixed Drying Methods
Harvest: October-December