Gabriel Castaño Buendía

Gabriel Castaño Buendía cultivates coffee in the Huila department of Colombia, operating within an altitude range of 1620 to 1700 meters. This geographic positioning places the production firmly in one of the country's prominent coffee-producing regions, known for high-altitude cultivation conditions. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog is dominated by Pink Bourbon, which accounts for the vast majority of the recorded entries. This cultivar forms the core focus of the agricultural output associated with this producer. The process portfolio includes traditional washed preparation alongside experimental treatments such as anaerobic natural and anaerobic washed methods. These varied techniques indicate a willingness to engage with both conventional and modern post-harvest processing styles. The catalog footprint spans nine total coffees, currently showing zero lots in stock. Five different roasters feature these offerings, with an average Cherrybook Index of 54.4 across the lots. Recent catalog entries feature multiple roasters working with specific lots. Examples include La Granada 96h and Colombia La Granada processed as filter and espresso options by roasters such as Tres Cabezas and 19grams, predominantly utilizing the Pink Bourbon variety. The work of Gabriel Castaño Buendía in the index is characterized by a strong varietal focus on Pink Bourbon paired with a multi-process approach ranging from washed to anaerobic treatments.