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Expect a profoundly clean, bright cup with vibrant notes of lemon-lime, apricot, and sweet strawberry. The complexity is elevated by intense jasmine\/floral aromatics and a delicate chocolate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003eProcess: Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eVariety: Ethiopia Heirloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003eDrying: Sun Dried Beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003eAltitude: 1900m\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Grounds Ottawa","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45068106334252,"sku":null,"price":24.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8420\/6380\/files\/mokonisa.jpg?v=1764347375"},{"product_id":"colombia-el-paraiso-red-plum-castillo-crop-24-25","title":"Colombia - El Paraiso Red Plum Castillo - Crop 24-25","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eRed Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the Bermudez family’s cutting-edge processing at Finca El Paraíso. Using a custom Red Fruit fermentation culture developed from mucilage and cascara, this coffee undergoes a controlled double fermentation designed to amplify complexity while ensuring remarkable consistency. Finished with a thermal shock wash and precision drying, the result is a vibrant, aromatic cup that transforms Castillo into something both dependable and unforgettable—an unmistakable expression of El Paraíso’s vision for modern Colombian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e This washed-with-pulp fermented Castillo from \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eFinca El Paraíso\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eCauca, Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1960 m) scores \u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"804\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a medium body, brilliant acidity, and a well-balanced profile. 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Grown among plantain, banana, shade, flower, and fruit trees, this coffee performs beautifully across \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eall brewing methods\u003c\/strong\u003e and shines best at a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003elight to medium roast\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Grounds Ottawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45240666292268,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8420\/6380\/files\/RedPlumharvest_jpg.webp?v=1769796878"},{"product_id":"india-monsoon-malabar-aa","title":"India Monsoon Malabar AA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIndia Monsoon Malabar AA is one of coffee’s most distinctive origins, shaped by the humid monsoon winds of India’s Malabar Coast. Exposed to moisture-laden air for 12–16 weeks, the beans swell to a pale golden AA grade and develop a bold, low-acid profile. Expect full body, heavy crema, and savory notes of cedar, spice, cocoa, and tobacco. Exceptionally smooth and grounding, this coffee shines in espresso and delivers a rich, old-world cup unlike anything else in your lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Grounds Ottawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45250967502892,"sku":null,"price":24.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8420\/6380\/files\/Indianmonsoon.png?v=1770167435"},{"product_id":"ethiopia-djimmah-gr-4-natural","title":"Ethiopia Djimmah Gr 4 (natural)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEthiopia Djimmah (Jimma) is a classic, character-driven coffee from the birthplace of Arabica. Grown in the highlands of southwestern Ethiopia and traditionally sun-dried, this Grade 5 offering delivers a full-bodied cup with gentle acidity and earthy depth. Expect notes of dark berries, cocoa, and subtle winey spice. Grounded, expressive, and versatile, Djimmah shines in espresso, americanos, and blends—an authentic taste of Ethiopia’s coffee heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Grounds Ottawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45250975170604,"sku":null,"price":19.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8420\/6380\/files\/Djimmah.png?v=1770168277"},{"product_id":"1-lb-colombia-el-paraiso-red-plum-castillo-crop-24-25-copy","title":"1 lb Colombia - El Paraiso Red Plum Castillo - Crop 24-25","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eRed Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the Bermudez family’s cutting-edge processing at Finca El Paraíso. Using a custom Red Fruit fermentation culture developed from mucilage and cascara, this coffee undergoes a controlled double fermentation designed to amplify complexity while ensuring remarkable consistency. Finished with a thermal shock wash and precision drying, the result is a vibrant, aromatic cup that transforms Castillo into something both dependable and unforgettable—an unmistakable expression of El Paraíso’s vision for modern Colombian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e This washed-with-pulp fermented Castillo from \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eFinca El Paraíso\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eCauca, Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1960 m) scores \u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"804\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a medium body, brilliant acidity, and a well-balanced profile. 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