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Why we like this coffee
Exciting & exotic tastes notes you wouldnt think you could get out of coffee beans!
Our taste notes
Lime, sugar cane, mandarin, sweet pear
Description
Anaerobic coffees are a type of coffee that is processed in a unique way. Unlike traditional coffee processing methods, anaerobic coffees are fermented without the presence of oxygen.
This is a stunning coffee produced by Norbey Quimbayo on his farm La Esmeralda. Cherries were carefully hand-picked in order to select only the ripest cherries. Later, the cherries were fermented for 40hours in an anaerobic environment. Then the cherries were pulped, gently washed, and sundried until ideal moisture content was achieved.
During the fermentation process, the coffee cherries are sealed in an airtight container or tank with limited oxygen. This causes the natural sugars in the coffee cherries to break down and interact with the coffee beans, resulting in unique and exciting flavor profiles.
Anaerobic processed coffees are known for their complexity, with notes of fruit, floral, and wine-like flavors. They are often described as having a sweeter taste and a smooth mouthfeel.
This micro-lot is 100% Pink Bourbon. This varietal is currently under research in order to determine its origin but it is said that it is a mutation that took place at 2100 m.a.s.l in San Adolfo, Huila.
From the importer
Origin : Colombia
Producer : Norbey Quimbayo
Region : Acevedo, Huilia
Process : Anaerobic
Altitude : 1800-1950masl
Cupping : lime, sugar cane, mandarin, sweet pear
Varietal : Pink Bourbon
La Esmeralda Anaerobic Pink Bourbon
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Most of our coffees are suitable for all brew methods. Some will shine more brewed certain ways but that is ultimatley down to your own personal preference. However you chose to brew your coffee always make sure your using fresh beans, weigh the amount of coffee your using, time your brew and weigh the yield of your coffee.
A guide for home double espresso could be to use 18.5g of coffee, and extract in 25-30 seconds for a yield of 35-40ml.
A guide for home filter coffee could be to use 19g of coffee, brewed in 3-4 minutes with a yield of 250ml of water.
Once you have these or any other starting point you can then experiment and adjust your recipe to acheive the taaste you want. For example, for a slightly strong cup use more coffee or try a lower yield amount.
Feel free to get in touch for some help!