Tangerine, Green Apple, Caramel
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Plaza
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Description
Variety: Castillo
Processing: Washed
Crop Year: 2017
Origin: Huila, Colombia
Producers: Jorge Plaza
Altitude: 1800m
More than 83,000 families in the Huila department's gorgeous hills and valleys grow specialty coffee, according to the Huila department's governor. The region has long been heralded as a leader in Colombia's stellar specialty coffee production, and shows no signs of slowing down. As more and more farmers begin investing in processing equipment and experimenting with new methods, the quality of coffees available has skyrocketed, giving us some really great options to share with the club!
One of our favorites from Huila so far is this lot of Castillo coffee from Jorge Plaza. It's a washed lot, which is fermented for 36 hours before transferring to patios where it is turned and dried over the course of 13 days. This process allows some really bright fruit flavors to stand out in every cup, which is something we're big fans of. A nice tangerine note plays the main role here, giving the cup a great balance of sweetness and citrus-like acidity. A green apple note gives the cup a little more tartness, and a bit of caramel flavor smooths out the aftertaste. We'd love to hear more about how you enjoy a cup of Plaza, review your brews below!
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5.0 out of 5
So bright to start and smooth to finish!
This was my first experience with Moustache Coffee club and I sure picked a winner to start. Great start to my day.
Denise Green
Fancy Gap
Member Since
May '18
Sorry...first one I did not like
I found the green apple taste somewhat overpowering. The coffee had a slight tartness that I did not care for. The club has really expanded my coffee taste...I had only been drinking the classic style and now I realize that I really enjoy the fruity type of coffee.
Susan B.
Gaithersburg
Member Since
February '18
3.5 out of 5
Earthy fruit flavors
Overall, I like this coffee. I was expecting a more fruit forward flavor based on the description, but it's a bit more subtle, with an earthiness to it. I've only brewed in a chemex.
Shane Jamison
Dallas
Member Since
October '15
3.5 out of 5
Something about this one
That first sip always bothers me, but the flavor settles into a pretty smooth cup of coffee. The profile is pretty complex. So far, my least favorite because of the first couple of sour sips. Nevertheless, I love taking this Moustache journey through flavor town!
Jonathan Garces
Ocala
Member Since
April '18
3.0 out of 5
Decent
Was an interesting coffee. Took a while for it to totally degas for me -- probably about 1.5 weeks before I was getting a significant amount bubbles during my brew (v60). Also agree with some posts below on the "earthier" fruit flavors. Was getting a little bit of the sweet caramel however a tartness was predominantly what I was getting. Nonetheless, while it wasn't my "favorite" I really, really enjoyed drinking it -- for lack of a better way to describe it it challenged my taste buds.
Gregory Dann
Dallas
Member Since
March '18
3.5 out of 5
So smooth
This coffee is so smooth,I would prefer something slightly heartier though as it was a very light medium body.
Brittany Triola
Long Beach
Member Since
April '18
5.0 out of 5
Very smooth coffee
This coffee was very smooth and excellent to drink. While bright and slightly acidic, it was very balanced, and a pleasure to drink.
Douglas G Phillips
Bartonville
Member Since
April '18
3.5 out of 5
Tasting the Sweet
We are newbies and still not much of a clue...but, we tasted the sweetness and certainly, the caramel. We DO prefer it as an afternoon,early evening coffee. All/every one of these Mustache coffees are fabulous...we are just starting out. Wine and beer connoisseurs for years. Now. Just coffee.
Melanie Claire Wiggins McMillan
Fayetteville
Member Since
April '18
4.0 out of 5
Smooth, with a hint of fruit and sweetness
Nice, smooth, full bodied, with a hint of sweetness. Not overwhelming in any way. Subtle fruit flavors as well.
Sheldon Sachs
Mount Kisco
Member Since
September '16