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Castillo

About This Coffee

This Castillo variety coffee is produced by Carlos Julio Gurrute at Finca Vereda Clarete in Popayan, Cauca, Colombia. Grown at an altitude of 1800 meters, this coffee is processed using the washed method. It features a bold profile with pronounced fruital acidity and a sweet, velvety finish. Tasting notes include red fruits, honey, cacao, and a medium acidity. This variety is noted for its bacterial resistance and high yields.

Origin

Popayán (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Honey, Cacao

Roast Level

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Castillo
TC

The Colombian Coffee Company

The Colombian Coffee Company is a London based social enterprise founded in 2016 by Eduardo Florez and Gabriela Oakley. Eduardo grew up in Colombia experiencing poverty and conflict firsthand, and together with Gabriela, who had lived and worked in the country, they set out to build direct relationships with small farms affected by decades of civil war. They work exclusively with single origin Colombian beans that score above 85 on the specialty grading scale, roasting light to showcase fruity aromas and complex flavours. They pay above market prices and go beyond Fairtrade standards, reinvesting profits into local social projects and community development initiatives in Colombia. The company highlights individual varieties such as Caturra, Borbon, Tabi, and Gesha rather than treating Colombian coffee as a single category. Their coffee can be found at Borough Market and other London locations.

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