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) [ 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 **21 coffees** from **17 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Colombia** . They are usually **washed** — 14 of the 20 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **black tea** , **toffee** , **caramel** and **dark chocolate** in the same cuppings. 21 coffees tracked 17 roasters offering 6 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) [ 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 20 of the 21 coffees record a process. Washed 14 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) [ M‘ Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/280-mom-n-em-coffee) [ PC PERC COFFEE 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/243-perc-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 21 coffees from 17 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Colombia. They are usually washed — 14 of the 20 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted black tea, toffee, caramel and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Caturra? 21 coffees are grown from Caturra, including Colombia Edinson Argote Peach by PERC COFFEE, Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Natural by Brandywine Coffee Roasters and Kiwi Co-Ferment by Edinson Argote by Brandywine 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 ### [ Colombia Edinson Argote Peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/100-colombia-edinson-argote-peach) by [ PERC COFFEE ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/243-perc-coffee) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Peach) Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1850m First noted Dec 27, 2025 Last tasted Dec 27, 2025 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") ### [ Costa Rica Las Lajas Perla Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/99-costa-rica-las-lajas-perla-natural) by [ Brandywine Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/242-brandywine-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Elevation 1450m Source Beneficio Las Lajas First noted Dec 26, 2025 Last tasted Dec 26, 2025 1 cupping [ strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ rainier cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/159 "rainier cherry") ### [ Kiwi Co-Ferment by Edinson Argote ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/98-kiwi-co-ferment-by-edinson-argote) by [ Brandywine Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/242-brandywine-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (kiwi) Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1600m First noted Dec 22, 2025 Last tasted Dec 23, 2025 2 cuppings [ kiwi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/158 "kiwi") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ passionfruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/21 "passionfruit") ### [ Nicaragua Micro Lot ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/86-nicaragua-micro-lot) by [ Puff Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/239-puff-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Maragogype](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/24-maragogype) Country [Nicaragua](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/nicaragua) Region Nueva Segovia Elevation 1500m Source Finca Acopio Suyatal First noted Nov 16, 2025 Last tasted Nov 16, 2025 1 cupping [ bittersweet chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131 "bittersweet chocolate") [ oolong tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/151 "oolong tea") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") ### [ Buesaco Sareni ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/83-buesaco-sareni) by [ Bluebeard Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/240-bluebeard-coffee-roasters) 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 Nariño Elevation 2100m First noted Nov 11, 2025 Last tasted Nov 11, 2025 1 cupping [ white peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/147 "white peach") [ clementine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/149 "clementine") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ green grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/150 "green grape") ### [ Andino, Peru ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/67-andino-peru) by [ Upper Left Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Cajamarca Source Rutas Del Inca Agrarian Cooperative First noted Sep 21, 2025 Last tasted Sep 21, 2025 2 cuppings [ hazelnut](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") ### [ Robinson Figueroa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/36-robinson-figueroa) by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) First noted Aug 01, 2025 Last tasted Aug 01, 2025 1 cupping [ fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/118 "fig") ### [ Antonio Medina ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/33-antonio-medina) by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Antigua First noted Jul 16, 2025 Last tasted Jul 22, 2025 4 cuppings [ apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ toffee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "toffee") [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ honeycrisp](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/117 "honeycrisp") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") ### [ Rayos del Sol ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/13-rayos-del-sol) by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) First noted Jun 04, 2025 Last tasted Jun 07, 2025 3 cuppings [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ toffee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "toffee") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ passion fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104 "passion fruit") [ hay](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/67 "hay") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 24, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) [ ### [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) by [ Resident Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1386m Source La Sirena First noted Aug 11, 2026 Last tasted Aug 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) [ ### [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Source Fondo Paez Cooperative First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 23, 2026 2 cuppings [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) [ ### [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) by [ The Boy & The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear) Process Anaerobic Natural Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Santander Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) [ ### [ 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") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Aug 03, 2026 Last tasted Aug 03, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) 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) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 04, 2026 3 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural)