Rose Huila is a traditional natural specialty coffee from Huila, Colombia. It is produced by growers associated with a regional cooperative; the project began with five coffee-growing families in central Huila.

This lot combines Castillo, Caturra and Cenicafé 1, grown between 1,400 and 1,750 m.a.s.l. Ripe cherries are selectively hand-picked from August to October, then dried in the open air using a traditional natural process.

Cup profile: sweet, fruit-forward and juicy. Look for raspberry, red plum, red apple, apricot and pineapple, balanced by panela, cacao and dark chocolate. A lemon-like lift keeps the cup fresh and lively.

Lot specification: Huila, Colombia · Castillo, Caturra and Cenicafé 1 · traditional natural process · 1,400–1,750 m.a.s.l. · SCA 86 · screen 15/19 · 11.10% moisture · 739 g/L density · 0.60 water activity.

Brew suitability: an expressive choice for filter coffee, V60, AeroPress, cold brew and modern espresso.

Plantas Buenavista Castillo Washed is a Colombian specialty coffee from Finca Plantas Buenavista in Ubaque, Cundinamarca. The lot identifies the finca, while the individual producer’s name is not publicly listed, so the description avoids adding an unverified personal story.

Ubaque is a high-mountain coffee area east of Bogotá, close to the Chingaza landscape. Regional sources describe steep terrain, changing mountain weather and fieldwork that is largely carried out by hand. This Castillo lot grows at 1,750–1,800 m.a.s.l. and is processed using the washed method.

Cup profile: sweet, structured and silky. Cocoa powder, dark chocolate, caramel and vanilla lead the aroma. Mandarin and citrus brighten the cup, followed by brown sugar, molasses, almond and other nutty notes. The acidity is lively and citric, with a light-to-medium, balanced body.

Technical details: Finca Plantas Buenavista · Ubaque, Cundinamarca, Colombia · Castillo · washed process · 1,750–1,800 m.a.s.l. · SCA 85.

Brew suitability: ideal for specialty coffee drinkers looking for chocolate and caramel comfort with a clear mandarin lift. Recommended for espresso, moka pot, filter coffee and balanced milk-based drinks.