Colombian Caturra & Colombia Washed Beans from Inza Village

If you’ve ever wondered what gives some Colombian coffees their vibrant acidity and fruity complexity, the answer often lies in both altitude and processing. This lot from Inza Village, grown at 1400–2000 metres, shows just how much terroir and post-harvest technique shape your cup. Let’s break down what makes these beans distinct.

This is a single-origin Colombian coffee grown in Inza Village at 1400–2000m altitude, using Caturra and Colombia varieties, fully washed and sun-dried on patios. Expect bright notes of ripe citrus and red berries, with tropical undertones like pineapple and orange.

Where Inza Village Coffee Comes From

Inza Village is located in Cauca Province, within the Central Cordillera mountain range—about 100km northeast of Popayán and 30km west of Monserrate. The area sits near the Huila and Cauca border, a zone historically affected by political unrest and drug trafficking. Despite such challenges, the region’s varied microclimates and rugged terrain have produced some of Colombia’s most exciting and dynamic coffees.

How Altitude and Variety Shape Flavor

Coffee grown at 1400–2000 metres develops slowly, allowing beans to accumulate more sugars and complex acids. Here, the primary varieties are Caturra and Colombia. Caturra is a natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon, known for bright acidity and medium body, while Colombia is a hybrid bred for disease resistance and balanced cup profile. Together, they contribute to a cup that balances brightness with depth.

Washed Process with Sun Drying

The beans are processed using a fully washed method, which includes pulping, fermentation to remove the mucilage, washing, and then drying. What sets this lot apart is the post-wash drying phase: the beans are dried on patios under the sun , a method that allows for a slower stabilisation of moisture and can enhance clarity and sweetness. This traditional washed and sun-dried approach tends to produce a cleaner, brighter cup with pronounced acidity and nuanced fruitiness.

As noted in our washed coffee explainer, the water-intensive washed process reduces sugar content while boosting organic acids—resulting in a coffee that highlights aroma and delivers a crisp, clean profile. That’s exactly what you get here: a vibrant, high-altitude Colombian with a focused, juicy character.

Flavor Profile: What to Expect in the Cup

This coffee delivers a cup dominated by mature citrus acidity—think sweet orange—and the deep, cherry-like character also found in beans from nearby Monserrate. You’ll also find layers of red berries, along with tropical fruit notes like pineapple and orange. These elements combine into a vibrant, fruit-forward profile with a clean, sweet finish typical of high-quality washed Colombians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What coffee varieties are in this Inza Village lot?

This coffee is grown using two varieties: Caturra, a dwarf Bourbon mutation known for bright acidity, and Colombia, a disease-resistant hybrid developed for stable cup quality. Both contribute to a vibrant, balanced cup.

Where is Inza Village located?

Inza Village is in Cauca Province, Colombia, within the Central Cordillera mountains—approximately 100km northeast of Popayán and 30km west of Monserrate, near the border with Huila.

How are the beans processed?

The beans undergo a fully washed process: pulping, fermentation, washing, and then drying. Importantly, they are sun-dried on patios after washing, which enhances clarity and sweetness in the cup.

What altitude are these beans grown at?

The coffee is cultivated at elevations between 1400 and 2000 metres above sea level, a range that slows ripening and increases sugar and acid development in the beans.

What does this coffee taste like?

Expect bright, mature citrus acidity with notes of red berries and tropical fruits like pineapple and orange. The cup is clean, vibrant, and fruit-forward with a sweet finish.

Why is the washed and sun-dried method used here?

The washed method produces a clean, high-acid cup with enhanced aromatics, while sun drying on patios allows for gradual moisture stabilisation, which can further highlight sweetness and clarity in the final brew.

Recommended FrontStreet Washed Process Coffees

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