
Colombia Popayan Espresso
49th Parallel Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
Colombia Popayan Espresso is a single origin coffee from four small family farms in Popayán, Cauca, Colombia grown at 1,740 to 2,080 m altitude. It is a Castillo variety processed using honey method with controlled bioreactor fermentation and slow drying. The medium espresso roast features flavors of milk chocolate, caramel, and stewed fruit, exhibiting a smooth body and vibrant regional character.
Origin
Cauca (Colombia)
Flavor Notes
Caramelized, Milk Chocolate, Stewed Fruit
Roast Level
Medium
Processing
Honey
Typology
ArabicaCastillo
4P
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.



