This Colombian coffee comes from the Popayán region in Cauca state, grown at 1500 meters altitude by smallholder farmers on 5 to 10 hectare plots. The Castillo variety undergoes washed processing at washing stations where small lots are combined. Scoring 84.5/100, this coffee features flavor notes of caramel, chocolate, and berries, with additional notes of red apple and ripe grapes. It has heavy tones of dark berries and a round body.
Kaj and Dan founded Haella around 2019 in Vastaras, setting up a micro roastery inside the Halla Shopping center. The format is intentionally accessible: specialty coffee in a place people already go, rather than tucked away in an industrial zone. They roast weekly, favoring light profiles at temperatures between 185 and 210 degrees Celsius, with most batches finishing in 8 to 11 minutes. What sets Haella apart is the hands on experience it offers. Customers can book sessions where they learn about coffee, taste multiple varieties, and roast their own beans, with food and fika included. Everything is built around the idea that each bean carries a distinct character and story worth discovering.
