Colombia | Washed Caturra, Castillo

Region: Colombia
Producer: Multiple Producers
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra
Process: Washed
Reminds Moxie of: Dark Chocolate, Caramel Sweetness, Soft Stone Fruit
Recommended Brew Method: Espresso or Pour Over

About the coffee:
This coffee was roasted with intention to bring out milk based espresso, and has slightly more roast development (light/medium) than other coffees Moxie offers. While this coffee may have been roasted for milk based espresso, but we have found it can shine in a pour over, as well as other methods. 

This communal lot from producers near Santa Maria and Pitalito is truly a great example of what high-quality group lots can be. Named after the towering Nevado del Huila, Colombia’s highest volcano, elevations in the region can reach a staggering 5,500 meters above sea level.

What Moxie really loves about this particular lot is the intense selection that happens before the lot is finalized. It results in the very best quality. A combination of Caturra and Castillo makes for a versatile coffee, good for espresso, drip, and cold brew.

Up front it leads with a malic acidity that reminds us of red apple. The rich sweetness feels syrupy like molasses and the dark chocolate undertone balances everything nicely.

It’s a well-balanced, everyday drinker that works well in a variety of settings.