Colombia Cauca Arturo Volveraz

This lot comes from a group of farmers with small plots of land grown in the fertile volcanic soil of Cauca. Several purchasing agencies around the area meticulously control each purchase to guarantee traceability, fairness, and quality. The farmers all use manual hand-crank depulping machines to remove the cherry from the beans, and raised beds for drying the coffee which gives the coffee good air circulation. It is unusual for the farmer to be able to oversee how their coffee is handled, sorted, and prepped every step of the way, but their efforts pay off. They also have been rewarded with a Rainforest Alliance Certification, one of the most demanding sustainability seals. The positive impact to the preservation of this regions’ biodiversity is substantial and is raising the awareness of the importance of organic and rainforest certifications in the area. The particular farmer who grew this coffee is named Arturo Volvarez.

This is a good everyday Colombian, but also a little more special than that. It is by definition a microlot, and it does stand out....we cupped it next to several other lots of Colombians, and this was among the best ones which is why it's now in our inventory. But we will mostly be medium roasting it and selling it to those who want "normal coffee"

City Roast: get it through the first cracks and maybe another 30 seconds or so. It starts out slightly tart with slight cherry, and then finishes with caramel. 

Full City+, barely, if at all, into 2nd cracks, this is my sweet spot for roasting most Colombians, and this one is no exception. There are some mild cherry and orange notes, caramel and milk chocolate. Overall sweetness, no bitterness, and clean aftertaste.

French Roast -- 60 seconds of 2nd cracks -- big bold flavor without ashy tastes or too much bitterness. Nothing special here, but a little cream pulls out the caramel flavor.

US Arrival: May 2026