Leonid Ramirez - Colombia

'When one of our importers told me that this coffee was different, I was intrigued.' 

We've tended to steer clear of the Castillo varietal in the past. I absolutely support the need to develop more disease resistant, higher yielding varietals which bring with them obvious benefits and safeguards for farmers. It's just that they don't often taste all that great - to me at least. I'm delighted to find a coffee that has forced me to rethink. 

In the cup, you can expect what is in many ways a classic, Colombian comfort coffee. That signature orange acidity is there for sure, along with oodles of brown sugar sweetness and a smooth, creamy butterscotch finish. 

That characteristic Castillo bitterness that can be unpleasant, is much better in this coffee, adding just a slight bite at the finish, bringing balance to all that sweetness. It makes the coffee perfect for espresso based drinks, particularly when adding milk.

This is actually quite simple coffee, in the best way. Everything holds together well and it's easy to brew. One of those coffees you can drink all day long and it'll always put a smile on your face.

Origin:  Genova, Quindio/La Cortina de Hierro

Varietals: Castillo

Processing: Washed

Roast degree: 131 (read more). 

Suitable for: All Brew Methods (read more)

Q Score: 87 (what's this?)

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Taste and flavour perception are complex and difficult to articulate. We love sharing our tasting notes with you, but please don't rely too heavily on our reports. Your experience is what matters most and it may be different. We've written about that whole issue here.

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