Santiago Noriega, Cultivares, Colombia

This coffee opens with white florals and aromatic melon on the wet aroma. The first sip evokes banana cake, followed by layers of pineapple, juicy apricot, nectarine, and melon-like yellow fruits. The finish carries honeyed sweetness reminiscent of floral honey, alongside delicate orange blossom notes. Its medium–high citric acidity brings impressions of grapefruit, lime, and orange peel. With a medium body and medium–high sweetness, it leaves a refreshing sensation reminiscent of mint candy on the palate — offering a fruit-forward, floral, sweet, and refreshing multi-layered profile.

Variety: Papayo

Papayo is a rare variety found mostly in Colombia’s Huila region, and its arrival in the country remains unclear. Initially believed to be a Caturra mutation, genetic testing by World Coffee Research has shown a close relationship to Ethiopian landrace varieties. Papayo cherries are visually distinctive for their elongated shape and take their name from thei Show More