{"product_id":"colombia-santa-barbara-castillo-oxidation-washed","title":"Kolumbien Santa Bárbara Castillo – Oxidation Washed","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe cherry, red plum, and red fruit unfold across a clean, smooth, and layered cup. Oxidative fermentation adds depth and complexity while preserving the precision associated with washed coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Castillo achieves an interesting balance between clarity and fruit expression. It avoids the heavily fermented character of some experimental processes, instead offering clearly defined fruit, a rounded texture, and several layers that become increasingly noticeable as the cup cools.\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 red fruit, cherry, and red plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium to high, juicy, and well integrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium, smooth, and rounded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, sweet, and fruit-driven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean, complex, smooth, and layered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry provides a sweet and vibrant opening. Red plum introduces deeper, riper fruit, while red berries reinforce the cup’s juiciness and brightness. As the coffee cools, the profile gains greater separation and reveals increasingly complex layers.\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\u003eFinca Santa Bárbara \/ Área 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, located in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Marquesa, Timbío, Cauca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Colombia. The coffee trees grow at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,820 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in a mountainous area where cool temperatures support gradual cherry maturation.\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 widely cultivated in Colombia because of its adaptability and resilience. When fully ripe cherries, precise sorting, and controlled fermentation are combined, it can produce sweet, fruit-driven, and highly complex cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 hours of whole-cherry fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The cherries are then depulped, and the coffee undergoes a further \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 hours of Oxidation Washed fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inside a bioreactor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this stage, oxygen levels, temperature, and environmental conditions are carefully controlled to encourage the activity of naturally occurring yeasts. This enhances floral and fruit aromatics while preserving the clean, vibrant character of a washed profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee is then thoroughly washed before drying. The result is a clean and structured cup with greater depth and more aromatic layers than a conventional washed coffee.\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\u003eClearly defined red fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cherry, red plum, and red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled complexity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e expressive fermentation without losing clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounded and pleasant without heaviness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolving cup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals additional aromatic layers as it cools\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 cherry, juicy acidity, and clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigami:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces an aromatic, lively, and well-separated cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemex:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances cleanliness and delicate red-fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeroPress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds body and sweetness while retaining definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern espresso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a concentrated, fruit-driven, and balanced extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupping or tasting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ideal for observing its different aromatic layers\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 Marquesa, Timbío, Cauca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finca Santa Bárbara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing centre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Área 18\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 Oxidation Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial fermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 hours as whole cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond fermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48 hours in a bioreactor with controlled oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,820 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 87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red fruit, cherry, and red plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean, complex, smooth, juicy, and layered\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 clean and expressive Colombian Castillo with cherry, red plum, and red fruit. 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