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COLOMBIAN COFFEE

Cabresto br Washed Castillo

Process: Washed
Variety: Castillo
Harvest Period: October–December 2025
Altitude: 1,700–1,900 masl
Region / Town: Andes, Antioquia – Colombia
Coordinates: 5.6569° N, –75.8786° W
Lot Size: Regional blend – smallholder micro-lots

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Producer Information

Producers:

Local association of smallholder farmers in the town of Andes in Antioquia region Average Farm Size: 1–3 hectares

Farming Practices:

Selective hand-picking, traditional washed processing. Each farmer carefully manages drying on raised beds or patios to preserve the coffee’s clarity and sweetness.

Relationship with Lozana Organics:
Our relationship with Cabresto Cafe is a transparent and long-term partnership built on direct collaboration with local producers. Lozana Organics supports the association through quality control, logistics, and stable pre-harvest pricing agreements that provide security in a volatile market.

Sensory Profile

Tasting Notes: Panela, caramel, and bright citrus fruits.

A clean, balanced cup with a touch of honeyed sweetness.
Body: Medium and smooth, with a silky texture.
Acidity: Lively citrus acidity that enhances clarity.
Sweetness: Rich and comforting, reminiscent of brown sugar and panela.
Aftertaste: Long, clean, and well-structured classic Colombian profile.

Processing Details

Traditional washed, thorough rinsing and slow drying under shade or on patios.

Drying Method:
Sun-dried for 8–15 days depending on local conditions.

Water Use:
Carefully managed community water systems to reduce waste and maintain clean post-wash runoff.

Notes from the Producers:

“This lot represents our collective pride. Each of us contributes a small volume, but together we produce a coffee that reflects the heart of the Andes — sweet, bright, and transparent.”

Traceability & Transparency

Purchase Model:
Direct trade through a local producer association. Lozana Organics purchases parchment coffee directly from the farmers’ collective, manages de-parching, lot standardisation and consolidation of the coffee at our Guatapé headquarters. It is then transported to Cartagena, shipped to the Port of Felixstowe (Suffolk, UK), and stored near Heathrow or shipped directly to the roastery.

The Cabresto program includes pre-harvest pricing agreements, ensuring farmers receive fair and predictable pay regardless of C-market fluctuations.

This model embodies transparency, stability, and shared growth.

Trade Information

Supply Availability: Consistent community lot, produced year-round
Price: £11.0 / kg (landed UK, ex-warehouse Heathrow)
(Delivery to the roastery not included)

Origin Story

The Cabresto project was born in the hills of Andes, Antioquia, where a small group of young farmers decided to pool their harvests to create a reliable, traceable lot that represents the best of their region. Grown between 1,700 and 1,900 meters, their farms sit on fertile slopes overlooking the valleys of southwestern Antioquia — a landscape defined by misty mornings, volcanic soils, and a deep coffee tradition.

Beyond cup quality, Cabresto stands for community and resilience. Through Lozana Organics’ partnership, the project offers farmers stability, access to better markets, and recognition for their craftsmanship. The result is a coffee that embodies the soul of Colombia’s Andes: clean, honest, and timelessly sweet.