{"product_id":"popayan","title":"Popayán","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJuicy flavours of \u003cb\u003etangerine\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003estone-fruits\u003c\/b\u003e combine with \u003cb\u003ecaramel\u003c\/b\u003e and a hint of \u003cb\u003ecacao nibs,\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003esugar cane\u003c\/b\u003e in the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Cauca department of southwestern Colombia, the Meseta de Popayán sits nestled between the Western and Central ranges of the Andes at 1,700 to 2,000 metres above sea level. The surrounding mountain ranges act as a natural buffer – keeping temperatures steady between 14 and 29°C year-round, humidity around 75%, and creating a gradual growing season that allows sugars to build slowly and thoroughly. The result is a coffee that's bright and clean, with that signature Cauca sweetness baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee comes to us through Cofinet, a Colombian importer who've been running the Popayán Reserve project since 2015. They work closely with around 75 smallholder farmers in the region, most growing on plots of less than five hectares. Cherries are milled at Cofinet's Meseta de Popayán facility, where processing and quality control are handled centrally. In return, farmers can earn premiums of up to 20% above market price – tied directly to cup quality, so the incentive to bring in the best cherries runs deep. Cofinet also sends agronomists to work with individual producers directly, and invites farmers to cup their own coffees. The latter might sound like an obvious step, but producers delivering to mills often never taste their own work. These cuppings change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varieties here – Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Catimor, and Typica – tell a distinctly Colombian story. Castillo and the Colombia variety are sometimes met with a raised eyebrow in specialty circles; both are rust-resistant hybrids developed by Cenicafé, Colombia's national coffee research centre, and have historically been associated with commodity rather than specialty production. Grown at this altitude, and with this level of care behind them, that reputation doesn't hold. Caturra and Typica contribute brightness and clarity; Castillo and the Colombia variety add body and structure. Together, they make a cup that's more interesting than any one of them would be alone. A washed process keeps things clean and transparent, letting the terroir speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne small thing worth knowing: Cauca experiences drier conditions in the middle of the year and more rainfall at the start and end. Since coffee is harvested throughout the year across the region, there can be minor variations in moisture content in the green coffee between lots. Nothing that affects the cup meaningfully – but worth a mention if you're a bit of a coffee nerd about these things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cb\u003eColombia\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Department: Cauca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTown: \u003cb\u003ePopayán\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Varieties: \u003cb\u003eColombia, Castillo, Caturra, Catimor and Typica\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Processing Method: \u003cb\u003eWashed\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Crop Year: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. of contributing producers: ~75 smallholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage farm size: Under 5 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 1,700 - 2,000 metres above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMill: Meseta de Popayán\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ozone Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Beans","offer_id":52128511885543,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250B","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Stovetop","offer_id":52128511918311,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso","offer_id":52128511951079,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250E","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Filter","offer_id":52128511983847,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250F","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Pour Over","offer_id":52128512016615,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250PO","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Aeropress","offer_id":52128512049383,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250A","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Chemex","offer_id":52128512082151,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250C","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ French Press","offer_id":52128512114919,"sku":"CO003WA111PO250P","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Beans","offer_id":52128512147687,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500B","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Stovetop","offer_id":52128512180455,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500S","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Espresso","offer_id":52128512213223,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500E","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Filter","offer_id":52128512245991,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500F","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Pour Over","offer_id":52128512278759,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500PO","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Aeropress","offer_id":52128512311527,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500A","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ Chemex","offer_id":52128512344295,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500C","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ French Press","offer_id":52128512377063,"sku":"CO003WA111PO500P","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Beans","offer_id":52128512409831,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1B","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Stovetop","offer_id":52128512442599,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1S","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso","offer_id":52128512475367,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1E","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Filter","offer_id":52128512508135,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1F","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Pour Over","offer_id":52128512540903,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1PO","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Aeropress","offer_id":52128512573671,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1A","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Chemex","offer_id":52128512606439,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1C","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ French Press","offer_id":52128512639207,"sku":"CO003WA111PO1P","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/6500\/2413\/files\/Ozone_bag_newangle_2026_NZ_Popayan.png?v=1780049706","url":"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.co.nz\/products\/popayan","provider":"Ozone Coffee NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}