Colombia. Castillo. Natural.

Every bean has a story


A super funky cup from Colombia - meet Castillo!

Castillo

This coffee is a product of the work by Sebastian Gomez at La Divisa farm in Colombia. The farm is located in Circasia, Quindio. The altitude at the farm is 1700 - 1800 masl.

This coffee is carefully hand-picked in order to select only the ripest cherries. It is then hand sorted to remove any defects. After this, the coffee sundries on raised beds in temperature controlled conditions until the ideal moisture content is achieved.

This microlot is 100% Castillo. This variety was developed by Federación Nacional de Cafeteros. It is more productive than Caturra and resistant to coffee leaf rust.

 

Sebastian Gomez

For over three decades, La Divisa Farm has been a cornerstone of Colombia’s coffee legacy. Purchased by John Gomez in 1995, this 13-hectare farm in Circasia, Quindío, rests at a stunning altitude of 1,700 MASL, surrounded by shade trees like Guamo, Guayacan, Gualandai, and Nogal. John’s deep expertise and unwavering dedication laid the foundation for what would become a family legacy.

Fast forward to 2014, when his son Sebastian Gomez returned to Colombia and took the helm. Witnessing the global specialty coffee movement during his travels, Sebastian made a pivotal decision: to transform La Divisa from a focus on quantity to quality-driven specialty coffee. He introduced renowned varietals like Geisha and Pink Bourbon, elevating the farm to new heights in the specialty coffee scene.

Today, Sebastian and his wife manage both the farming and administrative sides of La Divisa, blending their modern vision with John’s traditional wisdom. Together, they’ve created a space where heritage meets innovation, proving that exceptional coffee is a labor of love and collaboration.

 

If you enjoy natural Colombian coffees, make sure to try our Planadas, Red Wush Wush or Ombligon - also great ones!