Coffee Description
This balanced coffee launches with fragrances of caramel apple cake and cocoa nib. In the cup, all sorts of goodness happens: raisins drenched in dark chocolate waltz with caramel-dipped braeburn apples. Sweet toffee-like acidity and mild body make it versatile and extremely drinkable.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Medium
Variety
Caturra
Process
Washed
Region
Antioquia
About Paisa Blend of Colombia
Due to the fact that Colombia harvests and ships coffee year-round—one of the only nations to do so—there are always fresh Colombian coffees on the menu!. Thanks to this abundance and flexibility, Upper Left is able to create their Colombia Paisa, which represents the classic profile of Colombian coffees all year long.
They carefully select then and blend two fresh Colombian coffees to present a striking and complex flavor profile that is never out of season. Thus the name "Paisa," a term of endearment for Colombians, seems especially appropriate.
Our founder and General Manager, Emily McIntyre, is particularly fond of Colombia and Colombian coffees, as she had the privilege of working with coffee growers in the Manizales area, a misty section of Central Colombia with seven distinct microclimates. Coffees from Colombia tend to be mysterious, but reliable, kind of like the country's beauty and charm.
Antioquia, Colombia
Upper Left Roasters
In the summer of 2015, Katherine Harris opened Upper Left Roasters in historic Ladd's Addition. As the daughter of Portland food and beverage veterans, Katherine was driven to create not just another cafe but a vibrant community hub. In collaboration with local makers and creatives our thoughtfully designed space came to life — serving a fresh, curated food menu paired with distinctive small-batch roasts. From the literal cornerstone of our neighborhood, our team aims to create an energetic and lively space not just within our SE Portland community but in the industry at large.
We take that same ethos of community-based experience to all the coffees we serve. From house blends to unique micro-lots, we aim to represent the authentic flavor, origin and journey in every roast. Our coffees and the people who create them—from seed to cup—make it all possible. We focus on putting people first and invite our partners & patrons to join us in doing the same - supporting and celebrating community through coffee.
