Episode 702


Brazil nuts and brown sugar provide layers of sweetness to this cup, which is very well structured and balanced. A delicate walnut note on the aftertaste will pull you back to a mug which will quickly be empty.

  • Country: Brazil
  • Region: Minas Gerias
  • City: Poços de Caldas
  • Farm: Fazenda Inglaterra
  • Producer: Stephen Hurst
  • Farm size: 10 hectares
  • Coffee growing area: 5 hectares
  • Altitude: 1,200 m.a.s.l.
  • Varietals: Canario
  • Processing system: Natural

CUPPING NOTES

Brazil nut, brown sugar, walnut

  • Clean cup: (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness: (18): 7
  • Acidity: (18): 6
  • Mouthfeel: (18): 6.5
  • Flavour: (18): 6.5
  • Aftertaste: (18): 6
  • Balance: (18): 6.5
  • Overall: (18): 6
  • Correction:(+36): +36
  • Total (max. 100): 86.5

Roasting Information
Medium to Medium Dark - Through first and towards the end of the gap, but don't take it too quick. Slightly lighter will highlight the nut, whilst a fraction further will bring out the brown sugar notes.