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Carlos Castro • Washed-Processed Catuai

$27.37

from Rio Jorco grown at 1500-1700masl with notes of milk chocolate, jam, and tonic

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Carlos Castro • Washed-Processed Catuai

12oz Bag / Whole Bean

$27.37

Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

We really wanted to meet Carlos on our origin trip in 2025 as we were in the same region where he is located, but unfortunately things didn’t pan out. Regardless this coffee is a great value, with touches of bright acidity over an extra rich chocolatey Costa Rica terroir. We had this on espresso for a little while and it was great, I personally love washed Costa Rican coffees on espresso, you can really draw out the nuanced complexity on this guy.

-Jonathan

Processing Method

Washed Process- Washed processing is coffee's most common and reliable method. Through depulping, controlled fermentation, and thorough rinsing, this water-intensive process minimizes variables to produce clean, bright cups that showcase origin characteristics and variety.

Country

Costa Rica- Costa Rica's commitment to coffee excellence is unmatched. Point in fact: they once had a country-wide ban on the production of Robusta (a coffee plant that produces lower-quality coffee) and grew only Arabica for thirty years. This commitment has paid off on the global stage, as Costa Rican coffee has become widely known for its bright, clean, beautiful cups.

Altitude

1500-1700masl - Altitude is typically correlative to the potential complexity of a coffee bean. The higher in altitude the coffee is grown, the denser the bean will be, resulting in a more dynamic cupping experience.

Classification

Brown Label- If not for those who come before us in the supply chain, we would not be the company we are today. In light of that, we see it critical to help producers in whatever way we can to develop in their craft as well.

Variety(s)

Catuai

All about the coffee

Meet Carlos Castro •

When we think about the people behind our coffee partnerships, Carlos Castro and his team at Rio Jorco Mill hold a special place in our hearts. There's something deeply moving about watching a family pour their resources and energy into reviving not just a coffee mill, but an entire community's livelihood in the mountains of Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

Learn More About Carlos Castro

• Catuai

Coffee farmers are constantly on the lookout for that perfect coffee variety that is both productive and easy to grow; not susceptible to plant disease and still produces a delicious cup of coffee. And every once in a while as they experiment, they create a variety that is close to being “just right”--like Catuai!

With its balanced flavors bursting with notes of chocolatey caramel and rich honey, Catuai as a variety has become extremely popular over the years.

Catuai Coffee: Hybrid Variety Profile & Flavor Guide

Washed Process •

In the washed process, a machine removes the cherries’ skin and pulp, and the remaining beans are left to ferment in water. It’s by far the most common way coffee is processed—but makes this method so popular?

Washed Process

Costa Rica

Costa Rica knows what it takes to produce high-quality beans and has been doing so for over 200 years. Rich volcanic soil and diverse terrain create bright, clean cups ranging from Tarrazú's bold aromas to Occidental's fruity peach notes. But it's their cutting-edge research in coffee that really sets Costa Rica apart from the rest.

Coffee Terroir Guide: Costa Rica's 200 Years of Excellence in Coffee