Popayan Reserve – Colombia

Popayan Reserve is a classic, clean coffee. In the cup you get caramel and milk chocolate, with red apple keeping it lively. There is still a little acidity, but not enough to bother someone who usually avoids it.

We chose it for espresso and espresso with milk, for people who do not like much acidity. In a cappuccino or flat white, the caramel and milk chocolate stay clear.

The coffee comes from the Popayán plateau in the department of Cauca, from about 65 local producers with farms on volcanic soils at 1500–2070 m. The programme pays more for lots that cup better, so producers have a concrete reason to work for quality.

It is washed, and comes from a mix of varieties from the programme’s farms: Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Catimor and Typica.

How to brew it

As espresso, straight or with milk. Start from your usual recipe and adjust to taste.