Colombia - El Paraiso Red Plum Castillo - Crop 24-25

Red Plum 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.

Details: This washed-with-pulp fermented Castillo from Finca El Paraíso in Cauca, Colombia (1960 m) scores 93 points, offering a medium body, brilliant acidity, and a well-balanced profile. Expect cupping notes of plum, cherry, raspberry, granadilla, and panela, with a prolonged cherry aftertaste. Grown among plantain, banana, shade, flower, and fruit trees, this coffee performs beautifully across all brewing methods and shines best at a light to medium roast.