Las Guzmanias from Colombia – washed coffee from Popayán with berries and caramel

In search of delicious coffee, you simply cannot avoid Colombia .
It is one of the world's most respected coffee countries, known for its balance, sweetness and distinct origin character.

Las Guzmanias from Popayán in Cauca is a washed coffee with notes of dark berries, caramel and chocolate – and a round body that makes it a coffee that works in many brewing methods.

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Colombia – where mountains and microclimate create quality

Colombia's reputation for quality is built on hard work and unique terrain. The three Andean cordilleras create a variety of microclimates between valleys and mountain slopes. These variations in altitude, temperature and humidity give the coffee a complexity that has made Colombia an obvious player in specialty coffee.

Just before the three mountain ranges meet in southern Colombia lies the city of Popayán , capital of the state of Cauca. It is often called “Ciudad Blanca” – the White City – due to its colonial architecture.

This is where our coffee Las Guzmanias comes from.

Smallholders and cooperation

The coffee is grown by small-scale farmers with farms of 5–10 hectares. After harvesting, the smaller batches are transported to washing stations where they are combined into larger lots – without losing their original character.

It is this lot that became Las Guzmanias , a washed Colombian coffee that delivers both structure and sweetness.

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Variety – Castillo

Las Guzmanias is made from the Castillo variety, an Arabica variety that is well adapted to Colombia's climate.

Castillo provides:

• good sweetness

• stable body

• balanced acidity

• clear fruitiness

Properly grown and processed, it produces a cup that is both accessible and nuanced.

Process – washed

Las Guzmanias are washed , which means the pulp is removed before the bean is dried. This results in a cleaner, clearer cup with a clearer structure.

Washed Colombian coffees are known for:

• balance

• sweetness

• elegance

• clear acid

And it shows here.

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Flavor profile – caramel, chocolate and dark berries

In the cup you will find:

• Caramel – round and soft sweetness

• Chocolate – structure and depth

• Dark berries – fruitiness with character

In the background there are also notes of red apple and ripe grapes.
The cup is balanced, with a round body and nice length in the finish.

This is a coffee that works just as well for everyday use as when you want to offer something extra.

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Recommended brewing methods

Las Guzmanias is versatile and suitable for:

☕ Filter brewing – improves balance
☕ Pour-over (V60/Kalita) – more clarity and fruit
☕ Aeropress – fuller and sweeter cup
☕ Espresso – round and caramelly with soft acidity

Facts about Las Guzmanias

Origin: Colombia, Popayán (Cauca)
Altitude: 1,500 m above sea level.
Score: 84.5 / 100
Variety: Castillo
Process: Washed
Flavor notes: Caramel, chocolate, dark berries

FAQ – Questions & Answers

What does Las Guzmanias taste like?
Sweet and balanced with caramel, chocolate and dark berries.

What does washed coffee mean?
That the pulp is removed before drying, which results in a cleaner cup.

Is this a specialty coffee?
Yes, with 84.5 points it is a clear specialty coffee with traceable origin.

Do you want to experience Colombia when it is at its most balanced and useful in the cup?

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