San Sebastián - Single Origin
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Varietal: Caturra, Castillo
Type: 100% Arabica
Score: 86+
Producer: Smallholder growers, Inzá municipality
Elevation: 1,700–2,000 m.a.s.l
Process: Washed
Region: Inzá, Cauca, Colombia
Country: Colombia
Cup Profile: Plum, Tangerine, Caramel & Nutmeg
This specialty-grade Colombian coffee comes from the smallholder farms surrounding Inzá in Cauca's Tierradentro region, a remote highland area on the western slopes of the Central Cordillera. The region is home to the indigenous Páez (Nasa) people, and roughly 80% of the local population belongs to this community. Farms here are small, typically just half a hectare to 1.5 hectares, with coffee grown alongside food crops on steep volcanic terrain.
At 1,700–2,000 metres above sea level, cool temperatures between 16-22°C and annual rainfall of 1,700–2,000mm create ideal conditions for slow cherry development and concentrated sweetness. The volcanic ash soils contribute to the clean, defined flavour profile that Cauca coffees are known for.
Cherries are selectively hand-picked, de-pulped, and fully washed before drying on raised beds for 5-7 days until optimal moisture content is reached. This careful processing preserves the coffee's clarity and complexity.
We source this coffee through Cofinet, who work directly with farmers via Occicafé and Globalcafé - partnerships that give us confidence in both quality and fair pricing at the farm level.
In the cup, expect juicy plum and tangerine sweetness, warm caramel depth, and a gentle nutmeg spice on the finish. A beautifully balanced coffee with medium acidity that works equally well as espresso or filter.
Tasting Notes: Plum, tangerine, caramel, & nutmeg
Suitable For: Espresso, Filter, Plunger, Stovetop, Aeropress
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Is San Sebastián a fair trade coffee?
It's fairly traded rather than Fairtrade-certified. We source it through Cofinet, who work directly with the smallholder growers of Inzá via local partners Occicafé and Globalcafé, relationships that give us confidence the farmers are properly paid for the quality they produce.
What does "washed process" mean, and how does it affect flavour?
Washed processing means the cherry's fruit is removed before drying, so only the clean bean dries out in the sun. This produces a brighter, cleaner cup than natural processing, letting the coffee's inherent sweetness and acidity come through clearly.
Who are the Páez (Nasa) people, and how are they connected to San Sebastián coffee?
The Páez, or Nasa, are an Indigenous people of Cauca, Colombia, and around 80% of the local population in the Inzá region where this coffee is grown belongs to this community. Farms here are small, typically under 1.5 hectares, family-run and deeply tied to the land, and buying this coffee supports those growers directly.
Why does Colombian coffee taste balanced rather than fruity or bold?
Colombia's high-altitude growing regions and consistent rainfall produce coffee with a naturally rounded, balanced profile, often showing caramel and citrus notes, without leaning heavily fruity like an Ethiopian or overly bold like a darker roast.
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