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

Roast level - 250g

A traceable, single-producer Castillo from Playa Rica (Tolima) — bright citrus acidity, floral lift and a clean, sweet finish tuned for a balanced espresso. 

At a glance

• Seller / Brand: The Red Mountain Group. 
• Product name: Café Lucho — Castillo (100% Arabica). 
• Producer: Luis “Lucho” Velasquez (Playa Rica, Tolima). 
• Region / Altitude: Tolima, Colombia — 1,600 m above sea level. 
• Format: 250 g — whole bean (medium roast, roast level: balanced for espresso). 
• Best for: Balanced espresso (also works well in moka or short filtered brews). 

Origin & producer story

Hola from Playa Rica — Lucho (Luis Velasquez) farms this single-producer lot with family care while studying and growing his farm. This lot is offered through The Red Mountain, giving direct traceability from farmer to cup. 

Tasting profile

• Aroma: gentle florals and fresh citrus.
• Cup: bright citric acidity with berry and stone-fruit sweetness, subtle chocolate/honey undertones, and a clean, balanced finish — classic Castillo character when well-grown and roasted. 

Why this coffee matters

Castillo is prized in Colombia for its resilience and ability to express bright acidity and fruit notes when properly managed; here it’s presented as a balanced, approachable espresso that highlights sweetness without heavy bitterness. 

Brew & recipe suggestions

• Balanced espresso (start point): 18–20 g dose → 36–40 g yield (1:2), 25–30 s extraction, fine grind. Tweak to taste. 
• Moka pot (3-cup): 15–18 g, medium-fine grind, preheat water, brew over low heat; remove when the top chamber sputters. Yield is concentrated and syrupy — great for milk drinks. 
• Short filter (if preferred): 1:16 ratio (e.g., 16 g : 256 g water), medium grind, bloom 30–45 s; total brew ~3:00 — highlights citrus and floral notes. 

Roast & storage notes

• Roast level: Medium roast — balanced to preserve acidity and sweetness while delivering enough body for espresso. 
• Roast date: Write roast date on the bag at roast. Best enjoyed 7–28 days after roast based on preference.
• Storage: Keep whole beans in an airtight container away from heat, light and humidity. Grind immediately before brewing.

Product facts

• Varietal: Castillo (100% Arabica). 
• Altitude: 1,600 m. 
• Region: Tolima, Colombia (Playa Rica / Tapias region family farms). 
• Net weight: 250 g, whole bean. 

Product card

• Single-producer Castillo from Luis “Lucho” Velasquez — traceable Tolima lot. 
• Bright citrus acidity, floral aromatics and clean sweetness — tuned for balanced espresso. 
• Medium roast, 250 g whole bean — perfect for modern espresso and moka lovers.

Letter from the Producer

Hola! My name is Luis Velazquez, but my friends call me Lucho.

I’m from Playa Rica, a small village in the mountains of Colombia. I inherited my family’s farm when I was 11 years old, after life changed in ways I didn’t expect. Today, at 15, I grow coffee, avocados, and bananas, while going to school.

It hasn’t been easy. Farmers like me are often forced to sell our coffee for unfair prices. But I’m not giving up. My dream is to see my coffee reach Europe, and thanks to The Red Mountain, I’m even learning English. (Scan the QR to hear me speak!)

My coffee is 100% Arabica, grown with love, patience, and deep respect for the land.

I drink it every morning, black and without sugar, just the way my grandmother makes it—because she is the sweetness in my life.

My coffee has smooth, bright cup with floral notes and hints of berries, chocolate, and honey. Perfect for a balanced espresso or a clean filter brew

Gracias Lucho