About the producer

Producing exceptionally clean, naturally processed coffees in Colombia is no easy. However, Diego Horta has dedicated himself to mastering this challenge, consistently delivering unique and complex natural coffees.

This particular coffee comes to us from Diego Horta, who has been cultivating this varietal in the region for over a decade. A traditional coffee grower at heart, Diego comes from a family of coffee farmers. Together, they have evolved their practices from conventional methods to specialty coffee production.

Diego and his family began focusing on high-quality coffee production in 2013. After finishing school, Diego chose to specialize in coffee, recognizing the need for a sustainable livelihood that could provide long-term stability for his family. Today, he wears many hats: producer, cupper, and barista. He even sells a portion of his coffee at the town square, bringing his passion directly to the community. For Diego, coffee is more than a crop – it’s a calling. «For me, coffee is a service that must be provided to all who seek it», he says.

About the farm

His farm, El Rincón, takes its name from its distinctive location – nestled at the junction of two mountains that form a natural angle. This unique geography creates a special microclimate. The farm is also home to a forest reserve, which feeds a stream that supplies water to the nearby El Encanto community.

The Castillo varietal is native to the hills of Colombia’s Huila region, grown at an altitude of 1,800 masl. Post-harvest processing begins with the careful selection of ripe cherries. The beans then undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation inside the fruit, followed by a 36-hour anaerobic fermentation in sealed bags to develop their distinctive flavor profile. Finally, they are dried on raised beds for fifteen days to achieve optimal moisture levels.