• Juan David Builes – Yellow Honey Castillo - Colombia
  • Juan David Builes – Yellow Honey Castillo - Colombia
Produced by Juan David Builes of Colombia

Juan David Builes – Yellow Honey Castillo - Colombia

Tier: Elevated
Regular price $32.00
Unit price per

At Finca Los Cedros in Antioquia, Colombia, young producer Juan David Builes is redefining what the next generation of coffee farming looks like. Blending modern agricultural engineering with traditional Colombian craft, his Yellow Honey Castillo undergoes a 168-hour fermentation—96 hours in cherry and 72 in mucilage—before slow honey drying. The result is a vibrant, fruit-forward coffee with tropical fruit sweetness, honey depth, and soft notes of cherry and caramel.
Juan David’s innovative approach is matched by his commitment to people and place. Los Cedros empowers local youth through training and fair pay, while implementing sustainable practices that conserve water—saving up to 39 liters per kilo compared to traditional washed coffees. This lot captures the optimism of a new wave of Colombian producers: bold, intentional, and rooted in respect for every stage of the process.
Size: 250g Whole Coffee
Tier: Elevated
Elevation: 1,900–2,100 MASL
Process: Honey
Producer: Juan David Builes

This coffee was produced by

Juan David Builes
of Colombia

Juan David Builes is a young, quality-driven producer from Finca Los Cedros in Antioquia, Colombia, known for his meticulous approach to honey and natural processing. With a focus on Castillo and Caturra varieties, Juan David brings a modern perspective to traditional Colombian farming, experimenting with fermentation methods and lot separation to highlight sweetness, texture, and varietal expression. His coffees are defined by their vibrant fruit character, layered complexity, and clean structure — a reflection of both the region’s potential and his commitment to elevating every step of the post-harvest process.

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