Mh1 - espresso

To ensure freshness, all orders received by Sunday 00:00 h are roasted on Monday and shipped on Tuesday.

Marcala, La Paz, Honduras

This espresso is on the lighter side of a medium roast. It has nougat, red grape and and prune aromas and strong marzipan and almond notes which - when brewed as a strong espresso - will become bitter almond, raw cacao and dark chocolate notes.

Flavour profile:

Marzipan, dark chocolate, prune, raw cocoa, almond, red grape notes. Nougat and caramel flavors and a slight maple syrup aroma. Full body and a  smooth acidity.

Brewing advice for a double espresso on portafilter machines:

• Coffee grounds: 19 g / 0,67 oz
• Water temp: 92 °C / 197,6 °F
• Shot time: 29 sec
• Beverage weight: 37 g / 1,34 oz

 Tip:

• Distribute grounds evenly to avoid channeling.
• Grind coarser for a quicker shot and diminished bitterness.
• Use filtered water for better results.
• Beans should degas 6 days from the roast date.

More info on this coffee:

• Region: La Paz, Marcala, Honduras
• Producer: Cooperativa RAOS Flor Azul; Cooperativa Regional Mixta de Agricultores Organicos de la Sierra (RAOS)
• Growing altitude: 1.200 - 1.800 m.a.s.l.
• Arabica variety: Typica, Bourbon, Catuai
• Harvest period: December - March
• Processing: washed and sun dried
• Grade: SHG (strictly high grown) EP (European Process)
• Soil: Clay minerals
• Acidity: light, citric, juicy

For your planning please note: To ensure freshness, all orders received by Sunday 00:00 h are roasted on Monday and shipped on Tuesday.