Castillo – Honey – SCA 87.50
$32.00
Elevate your morning ritual with our Castillo Honey. A Colombian single-origin specialty coffee (SCA 87.5) with naturally sweet notes of cherry, sugar cane and white chocolate. Small-batch roasted at origin in Colombia. Perfect for pour-over and drip brewing.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 3 × 10 in |
| Select Process | Honey |
| Size | 340g (12 oz) |
Experience Authentic Colombian Specialty Coffee
Our Castillo Honey represents the pinnacle of meticulous cultivation and processing. With an exceptional SCA score of 87.5 points, this microlot proves that terroir and expertise create an elite coffee experience.
✨ Tasting Profile
- Sweetness: Fruity fragrance and cherry aroma, with sugar cane, yellow fruits and white chocolate.
- Acidity: Juicy and citric, with a touch of lime.
- Body: Medium and creamy, smooth on the palate.
- Finish: Sweet and long, with a chocolate finish.
🍯 The Honey Process
Unlike traditional methods, the Honey Process leaves a precise amount of the coffee fruit’s natural mucilage during drying. This creates a naturally sweeter cup with a creamy mouthfeel and a perfect balance between fruitiness and clarity.
📍 Origin & Terroir
- Region: El Águila, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
- Farm: Finca Casa Azul, vereda Llanogrande
- Altitude: 1820 – 1870 MASL
- Soil: Volcanic, mineral-rich
☕ Brewing Recommendations
To fully experience the complexity of this 87.5 SCA lot, we recommend:
- Pour Over (V60/Kalita): Highlights clarity and floral sweetness.
- Chemex: Emphasizes a clean, crisp finish.
- AeroPress: Versatile extraction for a bolder body.
Small-batch roasted at origin in Colombia and shipped to your door from the USA.
Why Don Gildo
- Specialty grade: 87.50 points on the SCA scale, our highest-scoring lot
- Castillo varietal, honey process · Finca Casa Azul, El Águila · 1,820–1,870 masl
- Roasted at origin in Colombia and shipped from Miami
Shipping & Delivery
All our Colombian single-origin coffees are roasted at origin in Colombia and shipped to your door from Miami.
Order Processing & Delivery
- Processing Time: Orders are processed within 3 business days. Orders placed after 5:00 PM EST are processed the next business day.
- Standard Shipping: Once shipped, expect your coffee to arrive within 3 to 5 business days anywhere in the contiguous United States.
- Tracking Your Order: You will receive a confirmation email with a tracking link as soon as your package is handed over to our shipping carrier.
Note: We currently ship exclusively within the United States. Shipping rates are calculated automatically at checkout based on your delivery ZIP code.
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