Colombian

Cattleya takes its name from Colombia’s national flower, and the choice is deliberate. Just as the orchid is known for its beauty and delicate floral character, this coffee was created to showcase the vibrant acidity, balanced sweetness and refined floral notes that define the region.

Rather than relying on a single producer, the lot is assembled from smallholder farmers across the Tequendama province of Cundinamarca and the Lengupá province of Boyacá. Coffee here grows between 1,200 and 2,000 metres, where high elevation, abundant rainfall and a patchwork of microclimates create ideal conditions. Many of these farms average less than a single hectare.

We roast it medium so the florals survive. Push a Colombian like this darker and you trade the grapefruit for generic sweetness — not a trade we are willing to make. It is the most-used coffee on our shelf, and it also anchors Latin Blend, Barista Choice and Café House.