{"product_id":"red-mountain-cafe-don-julio-castillo-250g","title":"The Red Mountain Café 100% Arabica Colombiano Don Julio (Don Julio koffie) - 250g | Castillo Coffee","description":"\u003ch2 data-placeholder=\"Translation\" aria-label=\"Translated text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1y_3a76CFAxV9xAIHHW1aAR4Q3ewLegQIBRAU\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRoast level - 250g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32.png?v=1712656944\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32.png?v=1712656944\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32.png?v=1712656944\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32.png?v=1712656944\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32_1.png?v=1712657187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/2280\/2508\/files\/icons8-coffee-bean-32_1.png?v=1712657187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSingle-producer Castillo from Tapias, Tolima — bright citrus acidity, clean fruit notes, and a silky mouthfeel in a versatile medium roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eAt a glance\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e🌄 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Julio Aguile — Tapias, Tolima, Colombia (1,800 m).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e☕ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Castillo (100% Arabica).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 250 g — whole bean (medium roast, ideal for espresso \u0026amp; moka).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e👍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Modern espresso lovers and moka pots — also great filtered with a short contact time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e🌿 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e citrus brightness, sweet fruit notes, light chocolate undertone, clean finish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; producer story\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHello from Tapias — Julio Aguile farms this small, family plot at 1,800 meters above sea level. He focuses on careful harvesting and post-harvest care to preserve clarity and sweetness in each lot. This traceable single-producer lot is offered by The Red Mountain Group.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat Castillo brings to the cup\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCastillo is widely planted in Colombia for its resilience and reliable quality. When well-managed and roasted thoughtfully, Castillo delivers bright, citric acidity with balanced sweetness and fruit-forward notes — qualities you’ll find in this Tapias lot.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eTasting notes (what to expect)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e fresh citrus and orchard fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e bright citric acidity, sweet stone-fruit or red-fruit notes, subtle chocolate or caramel undercurrent, and a clean, balanced finish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eRoast \u0026amp; brewing guidance\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoast level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Medium roast — balanced to preserve acidity and sweetness while giving enough body for espresso and moka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEspresso (starting recipe):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 18–20 g dose → 36–40 g yield (1:2), 25–30 s extraction; fine grind; adjust to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoka pot (3-cup style):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 15–18 g, medium-fine grind; preheat water, brew on low heat and remove when top chamber sputters for a syrupy, full-bodied cup.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilter option (if you prefer):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 1:16 ratio (e.g., 16 g : 256 g water), medium grind, 92–96°C water, bloom 30–45 s, total brew ~3:00. This highlights the brighter fruit notes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; roast date\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoast date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fill in on the bag at roast. Best enjoyed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7–28 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e after roast depending on preference for freshness vs. degassing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Keep whole beans in an airtight container away from heat, light, and humidity. Grind just before brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eWhy choose this lot\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable, single-producer Castillo from high-altitude Tapias — clarity, fruit-forward sweetness, and versatility across espresso and moka.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003eProduct card\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSingle-producer: Julio Aguile, Tapias (Tolima) — 1,800 m.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eVarietal: Castillo — bright, clean, fruit-forward.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRoast: Medium — tuned for modern espresso and moka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: 250 g whole bean — ideal for home espresso setups and moka pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProducer: Don Julio \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHello from Tapias, a small village in the breathtaking mountains of Tolima, Colombia. I’m Don Julio, and this is my coffee. 100% Arabica beans grown with care on my family farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like my coffee simple, filtered, or with a splash of fresh milk. You’ll taste the bright citric acidity and fruity notes that make this coffee special. But the truth is, there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy it, just sip it the way \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to my world of coffee, where every cup brings a little bit of my farm to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy,\u003cbr\u003eDon Julio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Red Mountain Group","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51812324245842,"sku":"B101","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51812324278610,"sku":"B102","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4917\/7682\/files\/red-mountain-cafe-don-julio-julio-aguile-tapias-tolima-250g-castillo-desapega.png?v=1760945890","url":"https:\/\/www.desapega.nl\/en\/products\/red-mountain-cafe-don-julio-castillo-250g","provider":"Desapega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}