Tasting Notes: Plum, Rose, Tropical Fruit
Variety: Castillo, Caturra
Processing: Washed
Origin: Narino, Colombia
Producers: Yacuanquer Small-holders
Altitude: 1900-2200m
Yacuanquer is a small town in the Narino department of Colombia, just south of the Volcan Galeras. Several families in the region have been farming coffee on the land around the volcano for many years using traditional methods popular in Narino like parabolic drying beds. The volcano is relatively active and rises to almost 4300m, making the hillsides at its base the perfect location for fertile, well-draining volcanic soil and high-altitude growing conditions. Several small-holder families contributed their high-quality cherry to this lot, creating a unique flavor that's intimately tied to Volcan Galeras and the Yacuanquer area.
Right off the bat, we taste some delicious plum notes with a smooth sweetness and juicy quality. Aromatically, we noticed some hints of rose petal and other florals. (If you're brewing this one manually, we hope you take the time to stop and smell the roses during your bloom!) We also tasted a fun tropical fruit note along the lines of papaya or pineapple - that bright, tangy sweetness that contains a little acidity without being sharp or sour. This is just a super likable coffee any way you brew it, and we hope you feel the same way!
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Sign in to commentJoseph Frantz
Fort Myers
Member Since
December '16
More like YA CONQUER SUPREME
This is great. Very light, juicy. Just right.
05/24/19
Randall LaLonde
Millcreek
Member Since
July '15
Yacuanquer Columbian
Delicious coffee that hits the sweet spot of richness without too much acidity.
06/03/19
Travis carlisle
Louisville
Member Since
February '19
my favorite one so far
fruity, smooth, unique flavor
08/19/19
Allison Priore
Jim Thorpe
Member Since
December '18
Smooth and refreshing
This is a beautiful, bright, flavorful coffee that is simultaneously smooth and (ok, I sound like a beer commercial) refreshing. Perfect for summer.
08/29/19
Christopher B Morris
Surprise
Member Since
June '19
Very pleasant fruity taste
This was a smooth coffee with a nice sweet aftertaste. Quite a gem!
09/02/19
William Hemminger
Summit
Member Since
January '16
Columbia Doesn't Disappoint
Another very smooth cup from Columbia. Not a lot of acidity and not too fruity.
09/04/19
KAINOA LEGER
San Diego
Member Since
September '19
Slightly more acidic and citrusy than used to
Its has a nice mellow flavor but leaves you with citrus notes after taste. However subtle it is, its definitely a nice change from the norm. Not my preference for everyday drinking, but good to change it up for a lighter coffee choice.
10/01/19