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Campamento Alto

by building 3 coffee · colorado springs, usa

you'll taste stone fruit before caramel. this is campamento alto, a washed guatemala from building 3 coffee.

stone fruitcaramel

the bean

origin
guatemala
process
washed
varietal
caturra, bourbon
status
in stock
campamento alto is a washed guatemalan coffee from building 3 coffee, grown with caturra and bourbon varietals. the washed process keeps things clean and defined, letting the stone fruit character come through clearly alongside a caramel sweetness that rounds out the cup. it's a straightforward, well-structured coffee, neither sharp nor flat. pour-over or filter brewing suits it well, giving you the clarity to pick out those fruit and caramel qualities without muddiness. a reliable choice if you want something approachable but with enough character to keep it interesting.

common questions

What does Campamento Alto taste like?

campamento alto offers stone fruit character alongside caramel sweetness, with the washed process keeping the cup clean and the flavours well-defined.

How is Campamento Alto grown and processed?

it's grown in guatemala using caturra and bourbon varietals and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit skin and pulp before drying to produce a cleaner, brighter cup.

How should I brew Campamento Alto?

filter or pour-over brewing works well here, as these methods highlight the clarity and definition that the washed process produces, letting the stone fruit and caramel notes come through without interference.

about building 3 coffee

...and that's the thing about coffee culture here. building 3 sits on north cascade, where the foothills start their gentle climb toward the mountains. you can feel the altitude working on your system, which makes finding a proper roaster all the more essential. they've carved out a reputation among people who know their beans from their blends. no pretense, just careful attention to what ends up in the cup. the regulars keep coming back because consistency matters when you're dealing with something as finicky as specialty coffee. mornings here have a different rhythm than what you'll find downtown. quieter, maybe. more focused on the actual coffee than the scene around it. their roasting approach leans toward bringing out what's already there in the beans rather than burying it under heavy manipulation. simple concept, harder execution than most places manage. the pour-over on a tuesday morning hits different when someone actually cares about water temperature.

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