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/048 Colombia — Castillo

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Another stunner coffee brought to us by our good friend Herbert, who also supplied the banging earlier 004 and 013, 018, 28, 035, 047—and it won’t be the last coffee he shares with us.

We met Herbert, one of the initiators of LaReb, at the Danish Coffee Festival in early 2020, and we became instant buddies. After that first meeting in Denmark, we planned to meet again soon, either in Colombia or the Netherlands. Herbert finally visited the roastery in Spring 2022 and 2024, where we cupped dozens of coffees and, of course, had pizza. One of the standout coffees we cupped was this one from Albeiro. It immediately won us over with its vibrant notes of red apple, caramel, and a rich, sweet profile—an absolute delight in the cup.

 

You’ll receive an order confirmation right after checkout. Once your item ships, we’ll send you tracking info by email so you can follow the delivery.

We roast and ship multiple times a week, but we don’t promise next-day shipping or unrealistic turnaround times. We do our best to get your order out asap though!

Many of our items are made or selected in small batches. Once they’re gone, they may not restock—if you’ve got your eye on something, don’t wait too long.

All sales are considered final unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect. If something’s off, get in touch and we’ll make it right.
If you have any questions about the product, your order, or how to get the best out of it, our team is always happy to help. Just reach out.

The Story

LaReb — La Real Expedición Botánica — is a radical producer-owned export co-operative and movement. Their goal is to develop de-colonised supply chains and operate outside the typical multinational pathways of coffee, and it’s a mission that really resonates with us. By pooling together collective knowledge, financing, quality, export, and import, LaReb members are able to define their own terms of engagement.

It’s amazing to work with Herbert and the team, and we know we’ll continue to grow our purchasing relationship over the years.

 

Washed Process

  • Overripe picking, 24 h closed in-husk resting
  • 36 h anoxic dry mass fermentation
  • Marquesina drying during 20 days

 

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Details

Origin

Northern Tolima Casabianca, Agua de Dios, Colombia

Farmer

Variety

 Castillo & Colombia

Processing

 Washed

Altitude

 1850 MASL

Profile

 Red apple, caramel and rich & sweet

 

 

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FORM vs FUNCTION vs LESS WASTE

We love good packaging design, but not waste. That’s why we aim for a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. Finding food-safe solutions that work across local and international recycling systems isn’t easy, but we take it seriously. For us, reuse, reduce, recycle is more than just a label.

When ordering coffee, you can choose from three packaging types:

A.M.O.C. JAR

Made from fully recyclable PET. Lightweight, durable, and made to be reused endlessly.

REFILL

A low-waste option, vacuum-packed in thin, food-grade PP without a valve or zipper. About 40% lighter than standard bags and easier to recycle. These are not retail-friendly and may lose vacuum in transit—this doesn’t affect quality. Transfer to a container after opening. Not freezer-safe unless portioned first.

KILO BAG

For larger orders, we use high-barrier packaging that protects freshness and is recyclable under certain conditions. We chose it for both performance and environmental impact.

You’ll find more on our packaging choices and sustainability approach on the about page.

ESPRESSO VS FILTER ROAST

Our filter roasts are designed for clarity and expression, but they’re great for both filter and espresso brewing. In fact, we often prefer the brighter, more expressive profile they bring to espresso.

Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are specifically developed for espresso brewing only. We don’t recommend using them for filter methods, as they’re tailored for higher extraction and a more classic cup profile.

Choose based on your taste and brew method, but know we stand behind both.

ROAST DATE

All our coffees are shipped as fresh as possible, typically within a few days of roasting. We don’t sit on a lot of stock and roast multiple times a week, so what you receive has been roasted recently, usually no longer than a 7-10 days before shipping, but it could also be roasted and shipped the same day.

You’ll find the exact roast date printed on the label. We recommend resting the coffee for a few days after roasting to allow it to degas and open up in flavour.

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/048 Colombia — Castillo
/048 Colombia — Castillo
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