Producer: Neftalí Castro
Farm: The Diamond
Origin: Tolima
Process: Washing
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Altitude: 1,900 meters above sea level
Tasting notes: Floral coffee, with sweet notes reminiscent of red fruits and caramel, with a silky and delicate texture
LOT HISTORY
Neftali Castro, originally from Cajamarca, is the youngest of seven siblings and the only one who works alongside his parents, Neftali Castro and Virgelina Velasquez, on the farm. He holds a degree in Coffee Administration and Agricultural Technology from the University of Tolima. After working as an administrator on public projects elsewhere, he returned to Cajamarca in March 2017 to join his father in cultivating specialty coffee. In 2019, he earned a prestigious award in the Cup of Excellence competition, and in 2011 he further improved his ranking by placing third. Neftali is convinced that quality, achieved through working with diverse varieties, can be fundamental to achieving true sustainability in coffee production.
Tolima is recognized as the fourth most important coffee-growing region, after the Coffee Axis (Armenia, Risaralda, and Caldas), Huila, and Antioquia. However, when considered by department, Tolima ranks third, after Huila and Antioquia.
THE IMPORTER
Xorxios, one of our trusted importers, shared this very special batch with us from our beloved Colombia. The Pink Bourbon variety is one of our favorites, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity.
THE RECIPE
We offer these guidelines to help you develop a recipe, but keep in mind that it may vary depending on the machine, mill, and water you use.*
IN 18 grams of coffee
OUT 36 grams per cup;
Time of 25-27 seconds.
Coffee boiler temperature 92.5ºC,
Water pump pressure 7 bar
*La Marzocco, Linea PB
*Victoria Arduino, Mythos One
*Osmosis water, 130 ppm
