Castillo - Honey
Castillo - Honey

Castillo - Honey

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Roast Level
LightMediumDark
Brightness
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Tasting Notes
What to expect from the moment you open the bag to the residual taste - and everything in-between
CaramelMolassesLemon Curd
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Castillo - Honey
$29.99

Quick Facts

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Varietal & Process

Castillo - Honey Process

Origin

Quinchía , Risaralda, Colombia
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Producer

José Rodolfo Ríos - Finca La Herradura

Cup Score

84.25 SCA

Finca La Herradura

José Rodolfo Ríos

 

At Finca La Herradura, José Rodolfo Ríos combines traditional farming knowledge with careful processing to produce coffees that express the character of Quinchía's mountainous terrain. For this Castillo lot, the honey process preserves a portion of the fruit's natural mucilage during drying, enhancing sweetness and mouthfeel while allowing the coffee's inherent fruit character to shine. The result is a balanced and approachable cup with layered notes of caramelized sugars, ripe fruit, and honeyed complexity that reflect both the farm's craftsmanship and the unique conditions of Risaralda.

Finca La Herradura

At Finca La Herradura, José Rodolfo Ríos combines traditional farming knowledge with careful processing to produce coffees that express the character of Quinchía's mountainous terrain. For this Castillo lot, the honey process preserves a portion of the fruit's natural mucilage during drying, enhancing sweetness and mouthfeel while allowing the coffee's inherent fruit character to shine. The result is a balanced and approachable cup with layered notes of caramelized sugars, ripe fruit, and honeyed complexity that reflect both the farm's craftsmanship and the unique conditions of Risaralda.

Finca La Herradura - Risaralda, Colombia
Castillo

Developed by Cenicafé as a rust‑resistant successor to Caturra, it is known for its reliable productivity and surprisingly bright, sweet cup when carefully cultivated. Expect clean acidity, gentle red‑fruit notes, and a smooth body. Its diverse regional lines—Naranjal, Paraguaicito, El Rosario—adapt well to different microclimates, making Castillo a cornerstone of modern Colombian coffee and a variety that balances resilience with genuinely enjoyable flavor.

Honey Process

Sweetness Perfected
Profile

Flavor Profile: A sweet and approachable honey-processed Castillo with notes of caramel, molasses, and lemon curd, supported by juicy red fruit sweetness and honeyed depth.
Body: Juicy, Medium
Acidity: Medium Citric
Harvest: 2026

Notes: Caramel • Molasses • Lemon Curd

Brewing Recommendations

Pour-Over and similar methods

Water Temp.

192-197°F

Grind Size

Medium - 600-700µm

Bloom & Pours

35s Bloom and 3 Pours

Ratio & Time

1:16 and 3:30min

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