| ROAST LEVEL | TASTE PROFILE | COFFEE EXAMPLE | |
| LIGHT |
86 to 100 |
Fruits, Sweet | Kenya Blue Mountain AA (89) |
| MEDIUM | 70 to 85 | Caramelized Sugar, Mellow | Team (80) |
| DARK | 44 to 69 | Smoky, Dark Chocolate | St. Vincent (61) |
| VERY DARK | 20 to 43 | Very Smoky, Liquorice, Burnt | Full French (34) |
*Higher numbers = Lighter roast
*Lower numbers = Darker roast
Popayán is located in the department of Cauca at 1,700 m.a.s.l. This regions topography is perfect to grow exceptional coffee.
The so-called Meseta de Popayan is sheltered by the Andes mountain range which helps generate homogeneous climatic and altitudinal characteristics. The result is a balanced cup profile with floral and caramel notes.
Cofinet collaborates with approximately 65 growers who contribute to this program and with whom they build long-term relationships. This program encourages farmers to focus on quality and based on quality assessment Cofinet provides up to 20% premiums above the market price.
Please note we also have the sugar cane decaffeinated version of this coffee here Popayan Decaf
