Single Origin Series 2026: Colombia Cauca from Fondo Paez

Available online and in our cafes from September 4th to October 1st.

Fondo Paez – Café Naftewesh is located in the remote highland regions of Cauca, Colombia. It was founded in 1992, focusing on traditional agricultural knowledge and indigenous culture.

Fondo Paez coffee is characterized by aromatic flavors of raisin, apricot and fresh berries, honeysuckle and vanilla, bright acidity and silky full body; and their coffee continues to win recognition and awards as a 90+ coffee in both local and international cupping competitions. 

It has not always been easy for the farmers of Fondo Paez. Climate change and, as in so much of Latin America, severe leaf rust, also known as the dreaded ‘roya’, has wreaked havoc on their harvests. They have slowly climbed their way back to full production levels. Many families also turned to other crops and products such as corn, potatoes, beans, a variety of root vegetables, cows’ milk and cheese, and the manufacturing of panela; a bi-product of sugar cane, to supplement coffee sales and hedge against risk.

Coop Coffees began importing from Fondo Paez in 2004. Since then, they have purchased over 2 million pounds of their fine coffee and have followed their development closely, both with site visits, and through regular communication. 

For more information about Fondo Paez, please click here.

Tasting Notes:

Colombia Cauca features tasting notes of lime, apricot, and demerara sugar.

This single origin from Colombia is a specialty-grade, certified organic, washed process, light-medium roast coffee (our roast level 3). It was grown at an altitude of 1500 to 2350 m and boasts a cupping score of 85.