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Edelweiss Finagro Estate, Tanzania
A mélange of two lots from Finagro and Edelweiss. Toasted marshmallow and sandalwood greet you in the nose while saturated notes of pomelo and red wine appear immediately on the palate. The acidity is tangy, reminiscent of tamarind while the mouthfeel sparkles up front and becomes pleasantly tannic in the finish.
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Itzamna, Guatemala: Finca La Maravilla
Silky and velvety, full of smooth milk chocolate and dried stone fruits. The acidity is soft and balanced, nestled between notes of black forest cake and jam. A buttery finish compliments the creamy mouthfeel.
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Itzamna, Guatemala: Finca La Soledad
A complex mouthfeel which is balanced, lofted and active frames the rest of this cup. Grilled fruit, peaches, and fudge-like notes in the finish coax out the genuine character of Finca La Soledad.
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Kenya Thiriku
Boasting an effervescent mouthfeel, the acidity sits as marmalade and lime. Rhubarb, peach and blackberries confidently create the cup while an underbelly of dark chocolate and fig bars anchor the acidity. A certain aspect of winyness surfaces with cooling, adding dimension and complexity. The finish is clean and punctuated with hints of spiced rum.
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Los Inmortales, El Salvador: Finca Bosque Lya
An angelically clean coffee. The lime-like acidity strikes a balance with crisp apple, apricot and asian pear to create a buoyant character. The front end is juicy and quick while the finish bears a long and lingering swiss milk chocolate.
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Organic Ethiopia Sidama Homecho Waeno
The aromatics of coffee blossom and violet make way for an incredibly graceful and elegant cup. The body has a light and silky quality, like fresh whipped cream, that beautifully compliments the ever-present note of citron, juniper berry and vanilla. As it cools, the cup blossoms into notes of confectioner's sugar, rosehips, and soft raisin, resonating on a pristine finish with a touch of milk chocolate.
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Organic Ethiopia Sidama Shilcho
Red currants, plum and cranberry juice crowned with juniper and eucalyptus. The cup is plush and deep, almost mysterious as it cools and reveals more and more layers. The sweetness is marked by brown sugar and fig syrup while the acidity is meek and balanced bringing a steady arching roundness. The finish tapers into cinnamon and molasses cookies.
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Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Adado
Succulent and floral, high notes of jasmine atop lime candy, lemongrass and bergamot. Fresh fennel, currants and sweet herbs surface at the apex and taper into an aromatic aftertaste while the finish - long and velvety - brings notes of maple and malt.