Colombia Luis Anibal Natural Papayo

About this coffee

Luis Anibal Calderón is considered one of the most innovative coffee farmers in the municipality of Acevedo, in the Huila department of Colombia. His passion for specialty coffee and his deep understanding of the interaction between microclimate, soil composition, and coffee varieties have earned him international recognition.

At a time when many producers focused on mass production, Luis Anibal deliberately chose quality over quantity. This decision initially led to lower yields, but his focus on high-quality varieties and experimental processing methods paid off. Today, he is admired by many who were once skeptical of his vision.

His farm now serves as a model for other coffee growers in the region. Many seek his advice, wish to benefit from his knowledge, and acquire seeds from him.

Papayo is a specialty Arabica variety originally developed in Central America to combine excellent cup quality with disease resistance. Today, it is more widely present in Colombia, due to local adoption and its suitability to Colombian growing conditions, where farmers value its leaf rust resistance, high-altitude adaptability, and consistent yields. Papayo produces a balanced, clean cup with bright acidity, tropical fruit sweetness, and subtle floral notes. Its resilience, versatility, and vibrant flavor profile make Papayo a true representation of both Central American innovation and Colombian terroir.

We got our hands in this coffee thanks to our friend Fred, from Plurilateral Solutions and Grounds. Luis Anibal’s natural papayo represents for us the perfect combination of the classic sweetness and juiciness coming from natural processed Colombians with the elegant notes from the papayo variety. You can expect sweetness reminiscent of that from mango, raspberry-like acidity, and a lingering red winey aftertaste.

All our coffees are roasted fresh every week. After your order the coffee will be ready for shipping or pick up after 2 – 3 days.

Shipping:
pick up at roastery: free
within Netherlands:  € 4,95 -> orders above 50 euro: free shipping
EU shipping: from € 8,00 depending on destination, weight and order quantity.

We offer all our coffees in beans, because they stay fresh for much longer than pre-ground coffee. If you’d like to have your coffee ground, please indicate in the notes.