Flavor Profile of Washed Castilla Variety from Las Promesa Estate in Colombia's Amenia Region

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Colombia Armenia Region | Flavor Profile of Washed Castillo Variety from Las Promesa Estate

Colombian coffee releases a sweet, rich, and full-bodied aroma after roasting, characterized by pleasant qualities of sweetness within acidity and balanced bitterness. Due to its excellent balance, it is often used in premium coffee blends. Some even refer to it as "Blue Mountain flavor," which demonstrates that Colombian coffee excels in appearance, quality, and flavor alike.

Estate owner Diofanor Ruiz inherited his ancestors' passion for coffee and has dedicated himself to coffee cultivation. His farm is located in the mountainous region of Quindío Province, Colombia, at an altitude of 1550 to 1700 meters, featuring a unique microclimate. Diofanor, together with his wife and son, dedicates their time to working this land as a testimony to their faith, producing premium coffee year-round. The Ruiz family processes the beans efficiently at different stages and carefully implements scientific classification methods, resulting in high performance in both quality and quantity, distinguished by unique cupping profiles. La Promesa's coffee is renowned throughout the region for its excellent flavor, aroma, and quality.

The History of Colombian Coffee

The history of Colombian coffee dates back to 1808. A priest first brought coffee to Colombia from the French Antilles via Venezuela. Since then, coffee trees have taken root throughout the country. The nation has also become the second-largest coffee producer after Brazil, the world's largest exporter of Arabica coffee beans, and the world's largest exporter of washed coffee beans. Many people equate Colombian coffee with high quality and excellent taste. This originates from the special climate of Colombian coffee regions and the meticulous cultivation by coffee growers.

Castillo Variety - Disease-Resistant and High-Yielding

The Castillo variety, a new disease-resistant and high-yielding coffee variety developed over more than a decade in Colombia, has undergone several generations of domestication. Not only can it resist leaf rust disease, but it also shows resistance to rot disease. Its flavor has improved significantly in recent years, as evidenced by award-winning coffees in national Cup of Excellence competitions.

Coffee Details

Country: Colombia

Region: Armenia, Quindío

Estate: Las Promesa, Los Balsos

Variety: 75% Castillo; 25% Tabi

Processing: Washed method

Altitude: 1600 meters

Screen Size: 16+

Roast Level: Medium roast

Cupping Notes

Passion fruit, hazelnut, milk chocolate, woody aroma, full body, with sweet and persistent aftertaste. Despite the inclusion of the Castillo variety, it's evident that disease resistance and flavor can coexist harmoniously.

Brewing Recommendation from FrontStreet Coffee

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Grind Size: Fuji Royal grinder setting 3.5

Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, using 15g of coffee. First infusion with 25g of water, allow 25 seconds for bloom. Second infusion up to 120g, then pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then continue slow pouring until reaching 225g total. Extraction time approximately 2:00.

Analysis

Using a three-stage brewing method to clearly distinguish the front, middle, and back-end flavors of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and drains quickly, pausing the water flow can help extend the extraction time.

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