august: mexican esmerelda
Possibly one of the most ugly uneven processed coffees we've received this year and a difficult one to roast.
My first attempt was quite frankly a disaster with the whole roast batch turning endothermic and continuing to generate heat after it was released from the roaster drum.
The second attempt with a remapped profile was much better and we've continued to nail it since. We sent a few batches out with the ‘sampler pack’ we do and have had those customers email us with rave reviews.
So what’s the fuss about? This coffee has some incredible malt and dutched cocoa notes with really interesting dry mid palette and winey-sweet finish.
As a straight espresso… I’m not rating it too highly but with milk it’s a knockout especially with a tight running double ristretto as its base. Buy it online… but be quick because the bag is running out.
