EL RINCON

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We're honored to have Diego Horta's coffee on the site again — any time we can offer his work, it's a genuine occasion. At just 20 years old, Diego took over El Rincón, the farm his family has worked for generations, and has since become one of the most exciting young voices in Huila's specialty coffee scene — respected enough to be sought out by top roasters from Berlin to Chicago. This lot comes from his farm in Santa Maria, grown on steep terrain at 1,800 meters above sea level, and processed using the washed method Diego has refined with meticulous care. Toasted walnut leads, rich and nutty, before a bright streak of grapefruit cuts through the middle. The finish is where EL RINCON sets itself apart — a warm, boozy whiskey note that lingers, giving the whole cup a weight and complexity you don't often find at this altitude. Medium roasted for balance. A coffee that rewards a slow pour and a quiet morning. Expect: Walnut · Grapefruit · Whiskey Roast: Medium Process: Washed Region: Huila, Colombia Producer: Diego Horta Altitude: 1,800 MASL Availability: Limited — this lot will not be restocked.

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Profile

Rich & Nutty

Notes

+Medium Roast

+Grapefruit
+Whiskey
+Walnut

Origin ISOLATED ORIGIN
Coffee is sourced seasonally for clarity, sweetness, and a distinctive sense of place.
Brew method ESPRESSO
Designed to stay expressive across filter and espresso recipes. Use the guide below as a starting point.

Espresso

Dialing in for espresso is about pressure.

Dose - Espresso

Always weigh it out. Most espresso shots start around a 1:2 ratio — for example, 18 grams of coffee in, 36 grams of espresso out. Small changes here shift body and intensity in big ways.

Grind - Espresso

Your grind is your foundation. Too coarse and the shot rushes through, leaving you sour and thin. Too fine and it chokes the puck, dragging out bitterness and flattening your crema. Aim for a fine, sand-like grind and adjust based on taste.

Tamp

Even, level pressure matters more than how hard you press. An uneven tamp creates channels, letting water blast through the weak spots instead of pulling evenly through the whole puck.

Extraction

Watch the pour: it should start slow and syrupy, almost like warm honey, then build into a steady, thinning stream. A shot that gushes early or drips too slow is telling you to adjust your grind before your next pull.

Total Shot Time

For most espresso shots, you're looking at about 25–30 seconds, start to finish.

EL RINCON

Full Analysis

Class:
DECLASSIFIED
Process:
Washed
Coordinates:
7°09′S 78°31′W
Region:
Huila
Origin:
Colombia
Producer:
Diego Horta
Codename:
El Rincon
Altitude:
1800 MASL
EL RINCON

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