mycuppa November 2012 Newsletter
In the last few weeks, we have selected some truly amazing coffees.
Some of these are small micro-lots that will be roasted as feature coffees for our cafes and may be available via the mycuppa Roaster's Choice.
Cuba Altura Navado Selecto.
We often get requests for Cuban coffee, but it isn't easy to source.
This one is a super-premium bean that is an excellent example of the quality coffee produced in Cuba.
There is intense richness with that undeniable tobacco/cigar note.
This bean needs plenty of heat (roasting) to bring out the complexity.
Mexico Pluma Organic.
Similar in cup profile to the Peru, it delivers a smooth body in milk with lingering chocolate honey sweetness.
As the cup cools, we pick up some delightful malt notes.
The cup is intriguing and has a complex flavour with subtle spice notes.
Colombia Excelso SELECTO RESERVA MUNCHIQUE from the Popayan Department (district).
This is a classic Colombian with a perfect mid-palate ballast of flavour ending with notes of cherry ripe.
After pulling shots for the last eight days, I thoroughly enjoyed this coffee.
It is a supremely well-balanced coffee that cuts through milk perfectly.
El Salvador Bella Vista.
Continuing our journey with the recent El Salvador Microlots, this coffee was a finalist in the 2007 Cup of Excellence program - ranking #7.
Rafael Salguero Chacon from La Palma in the Chalatenango region has prepared a superb coffee of 60% Bourbon and 40% Pacas grown under the shad of Inga, Cuje, Aceitune, Pines and Cypress trees.
A smooth mouthfeel, bright acidity, notes of honey, milk chocolate, and tropical mango with hints of cherry, white grape, and sweet herbal onion, finished with a touch of orange spice.
Yes, a lot is going on there.
At the moment, we are evaluating new season Brazils that have arrived in the country.
A bake-off between Brazil Ipanema Dulce, Daterra Sunrise, Yellow Bourbon, and Gourmet.
