COLOMBIA | Gerardo Castaneda
■ FLAVOR COMMENT
This coffee boasts impressive flavors of intensely colored fruits like blackberries, blackcurrants, and Valencia oranges, along with a fruity character reminiscent of ripe cherries and dried fruits. The refined roasting process enhances the coffee's aroma, bringing out a more savory sweetness with hints of cocoa and roasted almonds.
■ FLAVOR NOTE
Dried Fruits, Cassis, Cacao, Roasted Almond 
San Rafael Estate is nestled quietly in the rugged terrain of the Palermo Mountains in the province of Huila. The farm was founded by Don Joaquin Castaneda, and his eldest son of seven children, Gerald Castaneda, has been developing it further.
The fertile volcanic soil of the Palermo Mountains, the rainfall, and the pristine forests that provide shade, along with the unique climate specific to this area of the farm due to the surrounding topography, cultivate exceptional coffee cherries unlike any other.
Then, cherries that are perfectly ripe are picked, washed with the abundant natural water of Huila, and carefully sun-dried with meticulous care to avoid sudden temperature changes. This process produces a high-quality lot that shines even among the many famous farms of Huila.
Country of origin: Colombia
Production area: Palermo, South Huila
Farm name / San Rafael
Producer: Gerardo Castaneda
Elevation: 1,350m–1,500m
Variety/ Caturra, Typica, Catuai
Purification method / Washed
Crop / 2024/25
Roast level: Medium-dark roast