Caturra Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Varieties ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Caturra Caturra ======= Arabica variety A natural mutation of Bourbon with a more compact size, common in Colombia and Central America. On Unpacking Coffee, **Caturra** appears in **22 coffees** from **18 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Colombia** . They are usually **washed** — 15 of the 21 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **black tea** , **toffee** , **caramel** and **dark chocolate** in the same cuppings. 22 coffees tracked 18 roasters offering 7 growing origins 32 cuppings logged Based on 32 cuppings logged here, most recently August 5, 2026. Where it's grown [ Colombia 13 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) [ Guatemala 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) [ Peru 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) [ Costa Rica 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) [ Ecuador 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) [ Ethiopia 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) [ Nicaragua 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/nicaragua) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 32 cuppings of this variety. [ black tea×5](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ toffee×5](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "toffee") [ caramel×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ dark chocolate×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ pear×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ plum×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ apple×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ butterscotch×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ hazelnut×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ hibiscus×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ honey×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ jammy×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") How it's processed 21 of the 22 coffees record a process. Washed 15 Co-fermented and experimental 5 Anaerobic Fermentation 1 Natural 1 Roasters working with Caturra [ CC Coava Coffee Roasters 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) [ BC Brandywine Coffee Roasters 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/242-brandywine-coffee-roasters) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) [ B& Black & White Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) [ BC Bluebeard Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/240-bluebeard-coffee-roasters) [ BC Boonton Coffee Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company) [ BS Branch Street Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) [ DC DOMA Coffee Roasting Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) [ LA Little Amps Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) [ M‘ Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/280-mom-n-em-coffee) Questions about Caturra in coffee ### What does Caturra taste like? A natural mutation of Bourbon with a more compact size, common in Colombia and Central America. On Unpacking Coffee, Caturra appears in 22 coffees from 18 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Colombia. They are usually washed — 15 of the 21 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted black tea, toffee, caramel and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Caturra? 22 coffees are grown from Caturra, including Friend Blend by Little Amps Coffee Roasters, San Antonio La Paz by Water Avenue Coffee and Colombia Young Producers by Branch Street Coffee Roasters. ### Where is Caturra grown? Those coffees most often come from Colombia. ### What flavors does Caturra show? Tasters also noted black tea, toffee, caramel and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m First noted Sep 29, 2026 0 cuppings ### [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) by [Water Avenue Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Sierra de Las Minas Elevation 1200-1400m First noted Aug 05, 2026 Last tasted Aug 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup") ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [Branch Street Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ### [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) by [ilse](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region San Agustín Elevation 1750m Harvest August 2025 Source Villa Maria First noted Jun 30, 2026 Last tasted Jun 30, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") ### [ Andrés Martínez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/161-andres-martinez-1) by [Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/280-mom-n-em-coffee) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Black Honey, Blackberry) Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Cauca Elevation 1750m Source El Sendero First noted Jun 06, 2026 Last tasted Jun 08, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ demerara](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/227 "demerara") [ macerated berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/226 "macerated berries") [ blackberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ### [ Colombia - Finca El Diviso - Estate ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/160-colombia-finca-el-diviso-estate) by [Stereoscope](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/279-stereoscope) Process Washed, Anaerobic Fermentation Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750-1850m Source Finca El Diviso First noted Jun 04, 2026 Last tasted Jun 04, 2026 1 cupping [ candied pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/222 "candied pineapple") [ strawberry yogurt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/223 "strawberry yogurt") [ milky](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/224 "milky") [ coconut](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/225 "coconut") ### [ Colombia Nariño ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Certifications Organic Process Washed Varieties [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Nariño Harvest 2025 Source La Jacoba (smallholder Farmer Association) First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ chamomile](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/127 "chamomile") [ golden pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/211 "golden pear") [ maple syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/26 "maple syrup") ### [ Colombia Huila, Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/146-colombia-huila-santa-maria) by [Boonton Coffee Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company) Process Washed Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1500-1600m Harvest 2025 First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") ### [ Meliponas ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/138-meliponas) by [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado), [Sachimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor) Country [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) Region Loja Source Puyango First noted Apr 30, 2026 Last tasted Apr 30, 2026 1 cupping [ bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ sangria](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "sangria") [ raspberry sorbet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "raspberry sorbet") ### [ Mandarino ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/137-mandarino) by [Recluse Roasting Project](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/255-recluse-roasting-project) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1400 - 1600m First noted Apr 28, 2026 Last tasted Apr 28, 2026 1 cupping [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ### [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/81-catimor) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Finca San Gabriel First noted Apr 10, 2026 Last tasted Apr 13, 2026 2 cuppings [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") ### [ El Naranjo, Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/128-el-naranjo-colombia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Nariño First noted Apr 04, 2026 Last tasted Apr 04, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ passion fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104 "passion fruit") [ cocoa butter](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/191 "cocoa butter") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Jimma Elevation 1950-2150m First noted Sep 29, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) [ ### [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m First noted Sep 29, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) [ ### [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee) Process Honey Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Bulambuli First noted Sep 26, 2026 Last tasted Sep 28, 2026 2 cuppings [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) [ ### [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) First noted Sep 17, 2026 Last tasted Sep 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) [ ### [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry) Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1400m Source Viviana Martinez First noted Sep 16, 2026 Last tasted Sep 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) [ ### [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro First noted Sep 10, 2026 Last tasted Sep 10, 2026 1 cupping [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)