Castillo

This washed Castillo from Andres Martinez might be the most unique coffee we’ve ever cupped. The town of Buesaco in Nariño, Colombia, is a hub for coffee innovation, where high altitudes and dense rainforest create prime growing conditions. Martinez approaches coffee on a level deeper than most of us could imagine. With a background in biochemical engineering, he brings a precise, almost technical language to cultivation and processing. One that reflects a deep commitment to quality.

Martinez’s work with Technicafé led him to integrate complex scientific methods with the natural rhythms of farm life, giving producers new tools to refine their craft. When he transitioned into production himself, his ethos was rooted in that experience: “I wasn’t just selling a product. I was offering process, story, and applied science.”

This Castillo stands as a testament to his years-long pursuit of pushing both the artistic and scientific boundaries of coffee. The cup is rare and striking: layered with raspberry, vanilla pastry cream sweetness, and a lively interplay of bright, glossy notes. It’s a coffee that stands apart from anything we’ve offered before.