Caballero by Liliana Caballero

A Co-Fermented Castillo from Hacienda Casablanca

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Jump to Recipe:

• V60
• Cold-Brew
• AeroPress

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At Immigrant Culture, we believe every coffee tells a story. This one begins in the amazing region of Floridablanca, Santander, where Liliana Caballero pours her heart into every step of the coffee process. In 2008, with support from the Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, she earned her Rainforest Alliance certification, launching an inspiring journey of quality and sustainability.

Since then, Liliana has turned Hacienda Casablanca into a beautiful farm full of biodiversity, hand-picking only the ripest cherries and overseeing fermentation with precision. Her attention to detail, from harvesting to drying, results in a co-fermented Castillo coffee that’s as bright and elegant as the land it comes from.

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Flavor Profile: Smooth, Bright, and Velvety

Aromas: Maple syrup and velvety caramel
Taste Notes: Sun-kissed oranges, panela sweetness, and subtle pistachio
Texture: Complex, long-lasting, and velvety

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Coffee Details

• Variety: Castillo
• Process: Natural Co-Ferment
• Farm: Hacienda Casablanca
• Altitude: 1550 masl
• Region: Floridablanca, Colombia
• Producer: Liliana Caballero
• Harvest: December 2024
• Recommended For: Pour-over, Cold-Brew, Cold-Drip, Immersion, Espresso

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Brewing Recommendations

To showcase the complexity and elegance of Caballero, we recommend the following methods:

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V60

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 20g coffee to 300g water (1:15)
• Grind Size: Setting 4 on Fellow Ode 2 (Grind Size Chart)
• Water Temperature: 203°F (95°C)
• Total Brew Time: 2:45–3:15 minutes

What You'll Need:

• V60 dripper and paper filter
• Scale
• Kettle
• Timer
• Carafe or mug

Steps:

1. Rinse filter and preheat your V60.
2. Add coffee grounds and bloom with 60g water for 30 seconds.
3. Continue pouring slowly to reach 300g by 2:15.
4. Let it draw down and finish around 3:00. Swirl and serve.

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Cold-Brew

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 90g coffee to 1L water
• Grind Size: Coarse (Setting 8+ on Fellow Ode 2) (Grind Size Chart)
• Steep Time: 16 hours

Method:

1. Combine coffee and cold filtered water in a jar.
2. Stir, cover, and steep in the fridge for 16 hours.
3. Strain and store chilled. Serve over ice.

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AeroPress

Recipe Summary

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 18g coffee to 200ml water (1:11)
• Grind Size: Setting 6 on Fellow Ode 2 (Grind Size Chart)
• Water Temperature: 200°F (93°C)
• Total Brew Time: 2:15 minutes

What You'll Need:

• AeroPress + paper filter
• Kettle
• Scale
• Timer
• Mug

Steps:

1. Assemble AeroPress using the inverted method. Rinse paper filter.
2. Add 18g coffee, start timer.
3. Pour 50g water to bloom for 30 seconds.
4. Stir gently, then add remaining water to 200ml.
5. Secure cap, flip onto mug, and press slowly.
6. Swirl and enjoy.