Colombia El Paseo Rocket Flower | Single Origin Filter Coffee

Bright, floral and beautifully expressive — this is Rocket Flower crafted for filter coffee.
Grown at Finca El Paseo near Buesaco in the renowned Nariño region, this lot showcases the aromatic lift, fruit sweetness and tea‑like clarity that make Rocket Flower one of the most distinctive coffees in our single origin filter lineup. This filter profile highlights delicate florals, stone fruit and a silky, refreshing finish.

Discover the Exceptional: From Mathematics to Mastery

The story behind this coffee is as captivating as its flavour.  Huver Castillo, a third‑generation grower, left his career as a math teacher to return to his family’s coffee heritage. Working alongside his father on steep slopes overlooking the Buesaco valley at 1950 MASL, Huver brings mathematical precision to every stage of production — combining technical discipline with traditional wisdom to create a truly world‑class single origin espresso.

This is a coffee shaped by intention, innovation and deep generational knowledge.  Read more about the farm here.

The Rocket Flower Process: Scientific Precision

The Rocket Flower method is engineered to amplify florals, fruit character and aromatic complexity through advanced fermentation:

Cherry Pre‑Fermentation – 36 Hours

Ripe Caturra cherries undergo a controlled 36‑hour pre‑fermentation before being disinfected in a sea‑salt solution to stabilise microbial activity.

Anaerobic Fermentation – 6 Days

The cherries are placed in stainless steel tanks for six days. During this time, collected leachates and targeted enzymes are reintroduced to intensify floral aromatics and build layered sweetness.

Low‑Temperature Drying + Stabilisation

The coffee is mechanically dried in a silo below 38°C for three days, then rested for 15 days to ensure flavour stability and longevity.

Flavour Profile – Filter Coffee

Tasting:  White stone fruit and apricot. Peaches and cream, Bouquet Garni, finishing with citrus zest.

Expect a clean, fruit‑forward and aromatic cup with:

• white stone fruit & apricot
• peaches and cream
• bouquet garni
• citrus zest finish

A beautifully layered filter coffee with clarity, sweetness and a refreshing lift.

Coffee Origin

• Origin: Colombia
• Region: Buesaco, Nariño
• Producer: Huver Castillo (El Paseo Farm)
• Varietal: Caturra
• Altitude: 1750–1950 MASL
• Processing Method: Washed (6-Day Rocket Flower Anaerobic)
• Roast Level: Light-Medium (Optimized for Filter & Pour-Over)
  

Brew Guide for Filter

To capture the apricot sweetness and herbal complexity of this specialty filter coffee, we recommend the following pour-over recipe. As always, feel free to tweak the parameters to your specific equipment and taste:

• Dose: 20g (Medium Grind)
• Yield: 280g (92°C–94°C Water)
• Time: 2:50 minutes

Roaster’s Tip: The Rocket Flower process creates a very aromatic coffee. Use a clean paper filter and a steady pour to highlight the "Bouquet Garni" notes. If the citrus zest finish feels a bit sharp, try a slightly lower water temperature to bring the peaches and cream to the forefront.

Melbourne Roasted

Freshly roasted in Ravenhall, West Melbourne and shipped directly from our roastery to your door. Exceptional coffee, crafted for flavour and freshness.