Rayo by Zesto Coffee: yellow box of 100% Colombian single origin coffee beans, illustrated dancer

Rayo 100% Colombian Single Origin Medium-Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee

Tastes like Caramel, Chocolate, Orange, Berries

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£17.95

250g · Whole bean · Shipping calculated at checkout.

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Product Information

Rayo is a lightning-bolt cup–juicy, chocolatey, and bright in all the right places. Itʼs a 100% women-produced washed coffee from Luz Helena Salazar (La Leona farm, Armenia/Quindío, Colombia).

Cherries are picked at peak ripeness, floated and hand-sorted, then undergo ~30 hours of underwater fermentation before pulping. The parchment is gently washed and dried in temperature-controlled conditions to reach ideal moisture.

Coffee details
Altitude: ~1,450–1,500 m.a.s.l.
Soil: volcanic ash
Cupping notes: orange, caramel, berries, chocolate, raisins, lime

Best for: espresso, americano or any milk-based coffee (flat white / latte).

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Rayo

250g

£17.95

Product details

Brew Tips

Espresso: Bright + chocolatey; great as a straight shot or cortado.
Americano: Pull a double shot over hot water for a longer cup; the caramel and orange stay clear and juicy.
Flat white: Caramel and chocolate come through silky steamed milk; a ristretto-style double keeps the brightness from getting lost.
Pour-over: Brings out citrus and berries–use a slightly finer grind if it tastes too light.

Tasting Notes

Caramel, chocolate, orange, lime, raisins and berries. Juicy, chocolatey and bright, with a clean, crisp finish.

Origin & Processing

Produced by Luz Helena Salazar at La Leona farm (Armenia, Quindío, Colombia), grown at high altitude (~1,450–1,500 m.a.s.l.) in volcanic ash soil. Cherries are picked at peak ripeness, floated and hand-sorted, then undergo ~30 hours of underwater fermentation before pulping. The parchment is gently washed and dried in temperature-controlled conditions to reach ideal moisture.

Freshness & Storage

Keep sealed, cool, and dry; avoid fridge odours and humidity. For the best flavour, enjoy within a few weeks of opening.

Rayo

Juicy, chocolatey and bright

100% Colombian single origin
Freshly roasted in London
Medium-dark roast

Juicy, chocolatey and bright

A single origin from Colombia, washed for clarity and sweetness.

Caramel
Sweet caramel that stays clear and juicy even in an americano.
Chocolate
Chocolate that comes through silky steamed milk.
Orange and lime
Bright citrus that a pour-over brings out.
Raisins and berries
Dark fruit sweetness, with a smooth, syrupy body.

100% Colombian single origin

Rayo showcases what careful washed processing can do: cleaner sweetness, brighter fruit, and a finish that feels crisp, not harsh. This lot is all about precision at every step.

Colombia La Leona farm, Armenia, Quindío · Washed Grown by Luz Helena Salazar at 1,450–1,500 m in volcanic ash soil. 100% women-produced. Cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness and fermented underwater for about 30 hours, giving cleaner sweetness, brighter fruit and a crisp finish.

Brew it your way

Espresso Bright and chocolatey; great as a straight shot or cortado.
Americano Pull a double shot over hot water for a longer cup; the caramel and orange stay clear and juicy.
Flat white Caramel and chocolate come through silky steamed milk; a ristretto-style double keeps the brightness from getting lost.
Pour-over Brings out citrus and berries. Use a slightly finer grind if it tastes too light.

A Meistercard in every bag

Every bag includes a collectible Meistercard, a simple prompt to pause and notice one colour, one note, one flavour in your first sip.

50 collectible cards to find. No app, no QR code, no homework.

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Chief Flavor Officer

Tasted by Dale Harris

Dale is Zesto's Chief Flavor Officer and the 2017 World Barista Champion. He has tasted every Zesto coffee, and here is his take on Rayo.

Compare our coffees

	Rayo You're viewing	Latino	Oro
Roast	Medium-dark, freshly roasted in London	Medium, freshly roasted in London	Dark, freshly roasted in London
Process	Washed, about 30 hours underwater fermentation	Washed	Brazil natural; Colombia and Indonesia washed
Varietals	Caturra and Catuai	Bourbon, Caturra and Catuai	Caturra and Catuai
Blend	Colombia, 100% single origin	60% Nicaragua, 20% Colombia, 20% El Salvador	50% Brazil, 40% Colombia, 10% Indonesia
Format	Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.	Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.	Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.

RayoYou're viewing
Roast
Medium-dark, freshly roasted in London
Process
Washed, about 30 hours underwater fermentation
Varietals
Caturra and Catuai
Blend
Colombia, 100% single origin
Format
Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.
Latino
Roast
Medium, freshly roasted in London
Process
Washed
Varietals
Bourbon, Caturra and Catuai
Blend
60% Nicaragua, 20% Colombia, 20% El Salvador
Format
Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.
Oro
Roast
Dark, freshly roasted in London
Process
Brazil natural; Colombia and Indonesia washed
Varietals
Caturra and Catuai
Blend
50% Brazil, 40% Colombia, 10% Indonesia
Format
Whole bean, 250 g. Grind just before brewing.

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What grind do you sell?

At Zesto, we only offer whole bean coffee – for maximum freshness. Once ground, coffee begins to lose its natural aromas almost immediately – but keeping it whole locks in all that richness until the very moment you decide it's time for a cup. It's the difference between a good coffee and a great one. We believe that real flavour is worth the extra minute it takes to grind – your taste buds will thank you!

How do I store coffee?

Keep it sealed, cool, and dry—away from heat and sunlight.

When will my coffee arrive?

Shipping options and pricing are shown at checkout. Youʼll receive tracking once your order is dispatched.

How do I contact you?

Email support@zesto.coffee (or wholesale@zesto.coffee for wholesale).

What's inside my order?

Each order includes your 250g bag of coffee, plus a collectible Meistercard tucked inside the bag.

What does "fermented" mean for Rayo's processing?

Rayo's cherries undergo ~30 hours of underwater fermentation before washing — it's what gives the cup its clean, vivid sweetness and bright fruit notes.