Intelligentsia Coffee
Colombia Juan Martin Castillo

Roaster Location: Chicago, Illinois

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  Ted Chan, Managing Editor

  1094 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

  4.50 - Average

  4.50 - Aroma

  4.50 - Value

  4.50 - Finish

  4.50 - Flavor

  4.50 - Acidity

  5.00 - Balance

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  This coffee is the first coffee I can remember specifically identified as being exclusively the Castillo variety. I researched Castillo to try to take a scientific approach here.
  
  The Castillo varietal is a type of Arabica coffee that was developed and is widely grown in Colombia. Its taste profile can vary depending on the specific growing conditions, processing methods, and roasting techniques. However, in general, the Castillo varietal is known for its clean, sweet, and bright acidity, which is characteristic of many Colombian coffees.
  
  Tasting notes often include flavors of red fruits, citrus, and sugar cane. It is also known for its medium body and smooth mouthfeel. Some coffee enthusiasts may also detect subtle nutty or chocolatey undertones, depending on how it is brewed.
  
  I find this aligned pretty closely, and nicely within the frame of traditional Colombian coffee. Chocolately, smooth, very fruity, naturally sweet. Very much get the sugar cane, including an acidity that's very close to the raw sugar cane I'd chew as a kid when it was a little bit less ripe. If anything I'd want just a touch more acidity.

  Cupping Method:Pourover at Intelligentsia Chicago coffee shop, made using Hario v60 with PourReady system.

  Traits: chocolate blueberry raspberry sugarcane

  

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