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Riika Cafe

Colombia Castillo Special Fermentation Washed Fruit of Taiwan

Roaster Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan
Coffee Origin: Huila Department, Colombia
Roast Level: NA
Agtron: 0/0
Est. Price: NT $600/227 grams
Review Date: November 2023
Aroma: 9
Acidity/Structure: 8
Body: 9
Flavor: 9
Aftertaste: 8

Blind Assessment

High-toned, tangy. Cocoa powder, peach kefir, jasmine, lychee, almond. Tartly sweet, roundly savory; full, plush mouthfeel. Rich-toned finish centered around notes of cocoa powder and peach kefir.

Notes

Part of the Winemaker Green Coffee Series jointly developed by Bean Super and local wineries in Taiwan, this Colombia Castillo is anaerobically fermented with the addition of Taiwanese fruits, including grape pulp, to the fermentation. Riika Cafe is a specialty coffee roaster based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. For more information, visit instagram.com/riikacafe or email [email protected].

Bottom Line

A tangy, stonefruit-driven anaerobic Colombia supported by pretty floral and rich almond notes.

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This review originally appeared in the November, 2023 tasting report: Fruit- and Spice-Fermented Coffees: The Cup and the Controversy

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