M-03 Castillo by Diego Bermudez, Cauca
Shoo-wee, it’s that time again when we release a Diego coffee with one of those letter-dash-number names and revel in it’s ridiculousness
His latest is M-03 and it’s a marvel. A majestic expression of Castillo that’s as fragrant as it is bright - Star anise, grapefruit, ginger and lime.
The ripest cherries are meticulously harvested, disinfected with ozone, and placed in sealed tanks for a 72-hour anaerobic fermentation. Cherries are then soaked with Lactobacillus cultures and fermented a second time. They then undergo Diego’s signature thermal shock wash and are dried in the Eco-Enigma - a dehumidifier dryer designed and built by Diego and his team that dries the coffee by recirculating low-humidity air at a stable temperature.
Expect intense cardamom aromatics, lush strawberry and naartje, with a velvety finish of custard and coconut cream that lingers long after each sip.
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