Queens' Beans — Castillo · Washed

Eight women from El Tambo, Cauca — a region shaped by conflict and resilience — grow this coffee with quiet defiance and extraordinary skill. Every bag is a direct act of support for their work, their families, and their future.

SCA score: 84 pts · Medium & Medium-Dark Roast
Varietal: Castillo–Colombia · Process: Washed

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WHAT'S IN THE CUP

Chocolate · Raw Cane Sugar · Red Fruits · Marzipan 
Medium round body · Juicy citric acidity · Long, sweet chocolaty finish

Rich and welcoming from the first sip — dominant sweetness with a refreshing fruity touch that keeps it from ever feeling heavy. The aroma is chocolate and sugarcane, the finish is long and clean. A coffee that rewards every brew method and suits every moment of the day.

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WHERE IT COMES FROM

Region — El Tambo, Cauca · Colombia
Elevation — 1,600 – 1,800 masl 

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MEET THE QUEENS

El Tambo sits in the mountains of Cauca — one of Colombia's most biodiverse regions and one of its most complex. The eight women behind Queens' Beans have farmed this land through everything. They are not just coffee producers. They are the backbone of their communities, passing knowledge down through generations while building something new — a specialty coffee that carries their name and reaches the world.

When you buy Queens' Beans, you are buying directly into their independence.

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CHOOSE YOUR ROAST

Medium — Brighter acidity, more pronounced fruit and sugarcane notes. Best for pour-over, Aeropress, and French Press.

Medium-Dark — Fuller body, deeper chocolate and caramel. Best for espresso, moka pot, and drip.

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HOW TO BREW IT

Espresso · Pour-over · French Press · Aeropress · Moka · Drip
Smooth, versatile, and full of character — with or without milk.

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EVERY BAG MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Each sip tells a story of empowerment and connection. 87¢ from every bag goes directly to our Coffee Development Fund — investing in the next generation of Colombian coffee farmers.