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COLOMBIAN COFFEE OVERVIEW
Puerto Arturo
Castillo Honey
Process: Honey – Controlled Anaerobic Fermentation
Variety: Castillo
Harvest Period: October–December 2025
Altitude: 1,900 masl
Region / Town: Támesis, Antioquia – Colombia
Coordinates: 5.6667° N, –75.7167° W
Lot Size: 45 kg micro-lot
Why Choose Us
Producer Information
Producer:
Farmer: Elkin Arcila
Farm Name: Puerto Arturo
Farm Size: 5 hectares
Farming Practices:
Shade-grown under native canopy, selectively hand-picked at full ripeness, and cultivated with organic soil practices and precision-controlled fermentations to highlight caramel depth and red fruit vibrancy.
Relationship with Lozana Organics:
Direct-trade partnership since 2024, focused on developing honey-process fermentations that bring out the comforting sweetness and balance of the Castillo variety while showcasing the terroir of Támesis.
Sensory Profile
Tasting Notes: Red berries, caramel, and dark chocolate.
Aroma: Fruity and warm, reminiscent of red fruit and cocoa.
Acidity: Medium citric acidity providing balance and clarity.
Body: Smooth medium body with gentle sweetness.
Sweetness: Rich, honeyed caramel sweetness.
Aftertaste: Lingering and sweet with notes of chocolate and berries.
Processing Details
Fermentation Type:
Controlled anaerobic honey process lasting approximately 100 hours. This process enhances Castillo’s natural sweetness and brings forward its round body and chocolate–caramel undertones, while maintaining clarity and balance.
Drying Method:
Slow marquesina drying for 12–15 days to stabilise sugars, intensify aroma, and achieve consistent humidity.
Water Use:
Minimal — maintaining the sustainability and resource efficiency characteristic of the honey process.
Notes from the Producer:
“With this Castillo Honey, I wanted to create a coffee that feels familiar yet refined — sweet, balanced, and comforting, like the classic Colombian profile elevated through fermentation control.”
Traceability & Transparency
Purchase Model:
Direct trade. The coffee is depulped, fermented, and dried at Finca Puerto Arturo by Elkin Arcila in Támesis. Lozana Organics purchases the parchment directly, performs de-parching and quality control in Guatapé, and consolidates the lot for export. The coffee is transported to the port of Cartagena, shipped to the Port of Felixstowe (Suffolk, UK), and stored near Heathrow or delivered directly to the roastery.
This transparent, direct-trade model guarantees traceability, ethical practices, and consistent quality from farm to cup.
Trade Information
Supply Availability: Approximately 35 kg per month
Price: £15.0 / kg (landed UK, ex-warehouse Heathrow)
(Delivery to the roastery not included)
Origin Story
Before becoming a coffee farmer, Elkin Arcila worked in the beverage industry, specialising in water quality and fermentation. Seven years ago, he relocated to Támesis to care for a family member in need of medical attention and discovered an exceptional microclimate on the slopes of the Cartama Valley — where cool mountain air meets fertile volcanic soil.
At Finca Puerto Arturo, Elkin combines his scientific background with artisanal craft, using controlled fermentation to enhance the inherent sweetness and depth of Colombian coffee. His work has inspired a new generation of producers in Támesis through his leadership in forming a specialty coffee association and teaching local children the art of coffee and barista skills on weekends.
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