Flavor Notes
Colombia Nariño Castillo
$23
Citrusy bright and caramel sweet, this cup showcases how Castillo's hardy genetics thrive in Nariño's high elevations, transformed by meticulous washing into a perfect expression of Colombia's coffee craftsmanship.
Orange
Dried Cherry
Caramel
The details
Origin story
- Country Colombia
- Producer 21 Smallholder Farmers
- Region Nariño
- Elevation Range 1700 - 1950 m
- Processing Method Washed
- Harvest June 2024 - August 2024
- Direct Trade Partner Since 2016
This washed Castillo lot comes from neighboring farmers in the renowned Nariño region of southwestern Colombia. The farmers carefully handpicked coffee cherries, floated them in water to further sort for ripeness, and then rested them in open tanks for 12 to 14 hours. After pulping, the coffee underwent a traditional washed process, fermenting for 24 to 48 hours — depending on ambient temperature — to break down the remaining mucilage for easy removal. Finally, the beans were carefully dried for 15 to 21 days.
Castillo was developed by Cenicafé, Colombia’s National Coffee Research Center, and introduced to farmers in 2005. The variety has since been widely adopted due to its resilience against coffee leaf rust, a devastating fungus that thrives in rainy conditions.