COLOMBIA COLIBRI

HULCAFE processing plant grew due to long-time experience in the coffee business.
Little by little adapted to the needs of the coffee sector, the national and international market.
Their main objective has always been to enhance the coffee sector through the threshing service and to bring the Colombian experience to the international market from their emblematic plant Trilladora Leboyana.
The best of HULCAFE has been created in the hands of a united family willing to grow, where effort, perseverance, knowledge and experience come together to offer the best service and product of the coffee culture.
Trilladora Hulcafe works with farmers in the region of Huila.

CASTILLO VARIETY

The Castillo coffee variety is a type of coffee plant that was developed as a response to the challenges posed by coffee leaf rust, a devastating fungal disease that can significantly reduce coffee yields and quality.

Castillo is a hybrid coffee variety created by the Colombian Coffee Research Center (Cenicafe) in the early 2000s, specifically to be more resistant to coffee leaf rust.The Castillo variety is a crossbreed of various coffee types, including Caturra and Timor coffee. It is known for its improved resistance to coffee leaf rust and has become popular in regions where this disease is prevalent.

Castillo coffee plants are generally more robust and hardy compared to some other traditional Arabica coffee varieties, which makes them better suited to areas with challenging growing conditions.While Castillo coffee has been successful in helping coffee farmers combat leaf rust, its flavor profile can vary depending on the specific growing conditions and processing methods. Some coffee enthusiasts argue that Castillo coffee can have a slightly different taste compared to other Arabica varieties, but flavor is influenced by many factors beyond the coffee variety itself, including soil, climate, altitude, and processing.Overall, Castillo coffee has played a significant role in the coffee industry by providing a more disease-resistant option for coffee farmers, helping to ensure the sustainability of coffee production in regions where leaf rust is a constant threat.