This beautifully delicate washed Castillo comes to us from La Divisa, a family-run farm in Quindío’s highlands. With vibrant citrus and fruit notes – think lemon, pear, almond and grapefruit – this coffee stood out on the cupping table for its clarity and balance. Previously featured by Abstract before becoming part of the Padre family, Sebastian Gomez is a coffee we’re excited to share once again — now under our own banner.
SUITABLE FOR:
Stovetop
Espresso
Plunger
Aeropress
La Divisa sits at 1,700 MASL in Circasia, Quindío, and has been farmed by the Gómez family since 1995. Today, it’s run by Sebastián Gómez and his father John, a seasoned coffee grower with more than 30 years’ experience. Shaded by native trees like Guamo, Guayacán and Nogal, the farm’s environment promotes biodiversity and stable growing conditions — a key factor in the consistency of their coffee.
This microlot is 100% Castillo, a cultivar prized for its rust resistance and strong productivity. What sets this lot apart is the careful attention to processing. Cherries are harvested at peak ripeness, floated and hand-sorted, then undergo a 30-hour underwater fermentation. After pulping and washing, the coffee is dried in temperature-controlled conditions, ensuring a clean and stable profile.
Since returning to Colombia in 2014, Sebastián has brought fresh ideas and energy to La Divisa. Drawing on experience overseas, he’s implemented controlled fermentations and begun experimenting with new varietals – all with a focus on showcasing the best of the region. His coffees strike a rare balance between vibrancy and elegance – and this washed lot is no exception.
COLOMBIA SEBASTIAN GOMEZ 100%
Washed process – Castillo varietal grown in Circasia, Quindío at 1,750 MASL.
LEMON, PEAR, ALMOND, GRAPEFRUIT
We’ve created our espresso recipe as a guide to help you achieve the same great flavours we experience in our coffees. If you are unable to reproduce the exact result on your gear, don’t panic — use the ratio as a starting point and adjust to your setup.
Espresso
1 – 2 cups daily
250g per fortnight ($24)
2 – 4 cups daily
500g per fortnight ($46)
6 – 8 cups daily
1kg per fortnight ($89)
Note: These guidelines use an estimate of 12–24 grams of coffee to allow for differences in dose size.
If you need help with any of our coffees, please email hello@padrecoffee.com.au, and we’ll guide you through the coffee journey.
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