Papayo · Zarza

This coffee has been part of some top places in competitions!

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World Barista Championship (WBC) 2025

Result: 1st place

Competitor: Jack Simpson

Price is relatively high amongst the other profiles you might have seen in our offering due to the type of variety — Papayo is not a common varietal in the specialty coffee industry — and the detailed fermentation processing it takes to get to these complex and delicate notes, which enhance the high quality and performance of this reference.

This lot, developed by Jhonathan Gasca in the south of Huila, reflects a precise approach to fermentation and cherry selection, resulting in a profile defined by aromatic complexity, balance in the cup, and clear expression of origin.

Tropical Fruit Forward Lush

Paints a picture of rich and vibrant tropical fruit flavours within the context of a fruit-forward coffee profile. It conveys a sense of abundance and lushness in the fruity characteristics of the coffee. This coffee is treasured for its complexity and multidimensional taste profile. In addition to the fruitiness, you will experience floral lactic and even nutty undernotes. This complexity adds depth and character to the coffee profile.

About Papayo

Papayo stands out as one of the rarest and most intriguing coffee varieties cultivated by Jhonatan Gasca. Known for its complex tropical sweetness and vibrant acidity, Papayo expresses the distinctive terroir of southern Huila. The combination of Jhonatan’s experimental approach, careful cherry selection, and controlled multi-stage fermentation allows Papayo to reveal its signature profile — bright, silky, and profoundly aromatic.

Jonathan Gasca

Born in Pitalito, Huila on September 24th, 1992

About Zarza Farm

Location: Municipality of Bruselas, Huila.

Altitude: 1650 M.A.S.L.

Area: 30 ha.

Planted Varietals: Pink Bourbon, Sidra Bourbon, Aji Bourbon, Pacamara, Gesha, Wush Wush, Caturra, Catuai, Castillo, Colombia.

Zarza Coffees in recent International Competitions:

Jack Simpson - 1st place Australia Barista Championship 2024 with Pacamara Natural.

Jack Simpson - 2nd place Australia World Barista Champion 2024 with Pacamara Natural.

We sourced this competition coffee lot through LOHAS BEANS who work directly with the farmer and air freight the beans as soon as they are ready from processing.

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WHO IS LOHAS BEANS?

Lohas Beans is a Colombian exporter that works alongside some of the country’s most respected and forward-thinking producers, helping bring standout Colombian coffees to the global stage. Their lots have appeared in competitions, been served in top cafés around the world, and enjoyed by dedicated home brewers. While Lohas Beans are not producers themselves, they source and offer distinctive, high-quality lots for discerning coffee drinkers by collaborating with leading Colombian producers, including the Vergara Brothers, the Lasso Brothers, Jhonathan Gasca, Orlando Ospina, and Paola Trujillo.