The Red Mountain Café 100% Arabica Colombiano Don Julio (Don Julio koffie) - 250g | Castillo Coffee

Roast level - 250g

Single-producer Castillo from Tapias, Tolima — bright citrus acidity, clean fruit notes, and a silky mouthfeel in a versatile medium roast.

At a glance

• 🌄 Producer: Julio Aguile — Tapias, Tolima, Colombia (1,800 m). 
• ☕ Varietal: Castillo (100% Arabica). 
• ⚖️ Format: 250 g — whole bean (medium roast, ideal for espresso & moka).
• 👍 Best for: Modern espresso lovers and moka pots — also great filtered with a short contact time. 
• 🌿 Tasting: citrus brightness, sweet fruit notes, light chocolate undertone, clean finish. 

Origin & producer story

Hello 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. 

What Castillo brings to the cup

Castillo 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. 

Tasting notes (what to expect)

• Aroma: fresh citrus and orchard fruit.
• Cup: bright citric acidity, sweet stone-fruit or red-fruit notes, subtle chocolate or caramel undercurrent, and a clean, balanced finish. 

Roast & brewing guidance

• Roast level: Medium roast — balanced to preserve acidity and sweetness while giving enough body for espresso and moka.
• Espresso (starting recipe): 18–20 g dose → 36–40 g yield (1:2), 25–30 s extraction; fine grind; adjust to taste.
• Moka pot (3-cup style): 15–18 g, medium-fine grind; preheat water, brew on low heat and remove when top chamber sputters for a syrupy, full-bodied cup. 
• Filter option (if you prefer): 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. 

Storage & roast date

• Roast date: Fill in on the bag at roast. Best enjoyed 7–28 days after roast depending on preference for freshness vs. degassing.
• Storage: Keep whole beans in an airtight container away from heat, light, and humidity. Grind just before brewing.

Why choose this lot

• Traceable, single-producer Castillo from high-altitude Tapias — clarity, fruit-forward sweetness, and versatility across espresso and moka. 

Product card

• Single-producer: Julio Aguile, Tapias (Tolima) — 1,800 m. 
• Varietal: Castillo — bright, clean, fruit-forward. 
• Roast: Medium — tuned for modern espresso and moka.
• Format: 250 g whole bean — ideal for home espresso setups and moka pots.

Producer: Don Julio 

Hello 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.

I 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 you like it.

Welcome to my world of coffee, where every cup brings a little bit of my farm to you!

Enjoy,
Don Julio