Best of Cauca 2025 - Ana Milena Morera Otero - 12 oz.
Best of Cauca 2025 - Ana Milena Morera Otero - 12 oz.
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Tasting Notes: Hibiscus, passionfruit, honey.
In the Cup
A bright and fruity coffee, the extended fermentation (70 hours) results in lush tropical fruit notes that shine through the light caramelization and juicy acidity. The aromatics are reminiscent of ripe passionfruit, balanced by honey-like sweetness and tart hibiscus tea. The Cenicafe-1 varietal yields dense beans that benefit from a longer extraction to pull all of the sweetness out of the grounds and balance the cup.
Origin
Every year, the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros (FNC) hosts the Best of Cauca auction, inviting producers from throughout the region to submit their coffees for a juried evaluation. Jurors top lots are then auctioned to buyers from around the world. We attended this year's auction and were delighted to submit the winning bid for one of the top lots, grown by Finca Villa Luz's Ana Milena Morena Otero. Otero's son also submitted a top lot for this year's auction.
Historically, Cauca has been known more for its coca production than the high-quality specialty coffees that the region's producers grow nowadays. The annual auction is part of the FNC's efforts to refocus the region's farmers on coffee as the main cash crop and to let the world know that coffees from Cauca can rank among the best.
