{"product_id":"colombia-la-union-castillo-washed","title":"Kolumbien La Unión Castillo – Washed","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel, molasses, and orange form a sweet and balanced cup with silky texture and enough body to feel comforting without losing freshness. It is clean and approachable enough for everyday drinking, while retaining sufficient definition to reveal the character of its origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange introduces well-integrated citrus vibrancy. Caramel provides softness, while molasses contributes deeper sweetness, creating a versatile profile for both filter brewing and espresso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel, molasses, and orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium, citrus-driven, and juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium to full, silky, and rounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sweet and persistent, with caramel and citrus impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean, sweet, juicy, and balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cup opens with soft, recognisable caramel sweetness. Molasses adds depth and a more enveloping sensation, while orange brightens the profile with fresh and pleasant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coffee cools, the cup becomes juicier and its citrus character grows clearer while retaining a stable and approachable structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Unión\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the Colombian department of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNariño\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and combines lots from four small farms managed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlos Alberto Valdés Belalcázar, Gildardo Bravo Castillo, Luis Eduardo Adarme Viveros, and Luz Dary Ordoñez Martínez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee trees grow between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,550 and 1,856 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The elevation, mountainous conditions, and gradual ripening encourage concentrated sweetness and clearly defined citrus acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee is cultivated alongside plantains, avocados, citrus fruits, corn, and cassava. These crops can provide natural shade, protect the soil, and create additional sources of income for the producing families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety is well adapted to Colombian growing conditions. With careful cherry selection and precise processing, it can produce clean, sweet, and structured coffees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewashed processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the fruit and mucilage are removed before drying. This creates an organised and transparent cup in which caramel, molasses, and orange remain clearly distinguishable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognisable sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel and molasses provide a comforting foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced freshness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e orange adds vibrancy without aggressive acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilky texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounded body that is easy to enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly versatile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suitable for filter, espresso, moka pot, and milk drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV60:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights orange, juiciness, and clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigami:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces a sweet, aromatic, and balanced cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeroPress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances silky body, caramel, and molasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspresso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a rounded, sweet extraction with good structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk espresso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel and molasses integrate well with milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoka pot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces an intense, sweet, and comforting brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e La Unión, Nariño\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combination of four small farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carlos Alberto Valdés Belalcázar, Gildardo Bravo Castillo, Luis Eduardo Adarme Viveros, and Luz Dary Ordoñez Martínez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arabica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,550–1,856 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCA score:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel, molasses, and orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juicy, silky, and full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean, sweet, rounded, and balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sweet and versatile Colombian Castillo with caramel, molasses, and orange. 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