Water, mountains, coffee and cacao in the Colombian Massif
Origin • Cauca, Colombia

Source Cauca at its origin.

Discover traceable specialty coffee and pure cacao from Cauca, Colombia—organized for evaluation by roasters, specialty retailers, chefs and ingredient buyers in the United States.

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A clearer way to source

Meet the product, the place and the people behind it.

CauCao gives U.S. buyers one organized point of contact for selected products from independent producers in Cauca.

We organize sealed samples, origin and lot information, available quantities, pricing and producer profiles. The producer's own name remains visible, while CauCao supports discovery and commercial coordination from Miami.

Julieth Munoz, CEO and Founder of CauCao
Founder story

A bridge built from personal roots.

I was born in Almaguer, Cauca, in the heart of the Colombian Massif—a region known for its vital water sources, extraordinary biodiversity and hardworking people. Although Cauca has endured decades of conflict, its communities continue to cultivate opportunity. Coffee and cacao sustain families and reflect the determination of people who love their land and aspire to build a better future.

I created CauCao after seeing small producers develop valuable products and brands, yet struggle to reach buyers and new markets. CauCao exists to help close that gap—while keeping each producer's identity visible and encouraging transparent commercial relationships and fair prices for agricultural work.

Julieth Munoz
CEO & Founder · CauCao
Our team · Shared roots

Two women, one living territory.

CauCao grows from a shared connection to the Colombian Massif: Julieth from Almaguer and Andri from La Vega, two neighboring origins united by a commitment to Cauca and its rural communities.

Andri Melisa Perafan Gomez, Producer and Operations Coordinator for CauCao in Colombia
La Vega, Cauca · Colombian Massif
Andri Melisa
Perafan Gomez
Producer & Operations Coordinator · Colombia
Technology, coordination and rural purpose

Born in the rural municipality of La Vega, Cauca, Andri's connection to the Colombian Massif shaped her passion for the countryside, entrepreneurship and working alongside local producers.

She is a Technologist in Information Systems Analysis and Development, with knowledge of digital tools, digital marketing, communication and project management. At CauCao, she supports producer relationships in Colombia, organizes product information and helps coordinate the work that connects Cauca with buyers in the United States.

“I want to help quality products move forward, support our farming families and proudly represent the richness of Cauca.”
The buyer journey

A thoughtful first look at Cauca.

01

Discover

Tell us the category, format, volume and quality profile you are looking for.

02

Evaluate

Receive an organized sample set with producer, origin, lot and preparation information.

03

Connect

If there is a fit, CauCao coordinates the introduction, commercial details and next steps.

Sourcing collection

Built for buyer evaluation.

For roasters & retailers

Specialty coffee

Green or roasted samples, with producer identity, origin, lot details and available volumes.

For chefs & ingredient buyers

Pure cacao

Cacao powder and selected derivatives, organized for professional testing and product development.

Future categories

More from the territory

CauCao is designed to grow into other foods, ingredients and crafts from Cauca.

1%for water & the Massif
Social & environmental commitment

Value returns to the place where it begins.

CauCao will allocate 1% of net collected sales from participating products to verified reforestation, ecosystem restoration and watershed protection initiatives in the Colombian Massif.

  • Native species and watershed protection
  • Participation of local communities
  • Documented contributions and annual impact reporting
Why buy through CauCao

Origin made easier to evaluate.

Clear product context

Each selected sample is presented with the producer's identity, municipality, product format, lot information, available quantity and indicative commercial terms when confirmed.

One U.S. point of contact

CauCao is based in Miami and supports introductions, sample coordination and transparent follow-up. Final product, import and purchase terms are confirmed case by case.

The people behind the origin

Every product begins with a producer story.

Three founding producer profiles are coming next.

After participation is confirmed, each profile will feature the producer's own brand, portrait, municipality, family or community story, cultivation and preparation practices, product details and available samples.

Awaiting confirmation
CauCao • Miami, Florida

Looking for coffee or cacao with a clear origin?

The buyer inquiry channel and confirmed sample catalog will be added after the first producer selection meeting. This private preview is not yet an offer for sale.