Kolumbien El Tambo Castillo – Washed

Orange, red fruit, and delicate spice come together in a sweet, smooth, and lively cup. Washed processing keeps the profile clean and organised, while high-altitude cultivation supports clearly defined citrus acidity and a particularly pleasant structure.

This coffee is versatile and approachable enough for everyday drinking while retaining plenty of personality. It performs particularly well as espresso and batch brew, revealing a clear balance of sweetness, fruit, and freshness.

Flavor Profile

• Main notes: orange, red fruit, and spices
• Acidity: medium, citrus-driven, and lively
• Body: medium, smooth, and rounded
• Aftertaste: sweet and persistent, with orange and delicate spice
• Overall profile: clean, sweet, smooth, and balanced

Orange provides a fresh and bright opening. Red fruit adds juiciness and delicate fruit sweetness, while the spice remains in the background, adding depth without dominating the cup.

As the coffee cools, the fruit becomes more clearly defined and the citrus acidity gains precision while retaining a smooth and pleasant texture.

Origin and Processing

This coffee comes from El Tambo, in the Colombian department of Cauca, and combines the production of four small farms managed by Alexander Camayo Sánchez, Dabery Fernández Astudillo, Julián Gerardo Palomino Sandoval, and Pedro Fabian Olarte.

The coffee trees grow between 2,000 and 2,080 m.a.s.l. Cool temperatures and considerable elevation support slower ripening, encouraging sweetness, density, and clearly defined acidity.

The Castillo variety is well adapted to Colombian growing conditions. With careful selection of ripe cherries and precise processing, it can produce particularly clean, sweet, and balanced cups.

During washed processing, the fruit and mucilage are removed before drying. This creates a transparent and precise cup in which orange, red fruit, and spices remain clearly distinguishable.

The result is a stable and versatile coffee with enough body for espresso and clean acidity that also performs well in filter methods.

Why You’ll Love It

• Everyday balance: sweet, smooth, and easy to prepare
• Citrus freshness: orange adds vibrancy without aggressive acidity
• Well-integrated fruit: red fruit provides juiciness and depth
• Highly versatile: suitable for espresso, filter, and milk drinks

Ideal for

• Batch brew: produces a balanced, sweet, and approachable cup
• V60: highlights orange, red fruit, and clarity
• AeroPress: enhances smooth body and sweetness
• Espresso: develops a rounded, lively, and balanced extraction
• Milk espresso: sweetness and spice integrate well with milk
• Moka pot: creates an intense, rounded, and aromatic brew

Technical Details

• Origin: Colombia
• Region: El Tambo, Cauca
• Lot type: combination of four small farms
• Producers: Alexander Camayo Sánchez, Dabery Fernández Astudillo, Julián Gerardo Palomino Sandoval, and Pedro Fabian Olarte
• Species: Arabica
• Variety: Castillo
• Processing: Washed
• Altitude: 2,000–2,080 m.a.s.l.
• SCA score: 86
• Tasting notes: spices, orange, and red fruit
• Profile: sweet, smooth, clean, and lively

Summary

A clean and versatile Colombian Castillo with orange, red fruit, and delicate spice. Its sweetness, smooth texture, and balanced citrus acidity make it an excellent choice for espresso, batch brew, filter, moka pot, and milk-based drinks.