Thursday, September 1, 2011

Feature Bean: Los Placeres Estate (Nicaraguan)

Fratello Coffee Roasters
Address: 4201-9th Street S.E
Neighbourhood: Calgary, AB
website, @twitter, Tel:1-800-465-7227


Second bag to be from the Calgary Roasters.
They were quite generous, and as such I hosted a coffee party with 10 people last month. The Coffees were quite the hit.
The Goods
Machine: Hario V60 02
Grinder: Hario Slim Handgrinder
Beans: Nicaraguan Los Placeres Estate - Direct Trade
Composition: Single Estate
Roasters: Fratello Coffee
Located: Calgary, AB
Specifications: Rainforest Alliance.



Verdict: Cherry Cola Pop with a smooth velvet finish. Similar to good caramel as it melts in your mouth. This sweetness is attributed to the honey process - where some of the pulp is left on to dried creating sweet burst of extra flavour. It's really good, especially paired with apricot shortbread cookies.
Information from Fratello: Aromas of caramelized cherries, a delicate buttery body, flavors of milk chocolate & pecans with a clean lingering grape acidity.
  • Region: Matagalpa, Yasica Norte
  • Varietal: 100% Caturra,
  • Processing: Honey Prep / Sun Dried
  • Altitude: 4950 feet
  • Roast Profile: Agtron 50
  • Harvest Season: Late March / Early April
Posted by Espresso Adventures at 9/01/2011
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2 comments:

  1. Jamie FergusonSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I must have this coffee after reading this:

    "Cherry Cola Pop with a smooth velvet finish"

    Love your description of this coffee by the way. Must get some of this soon.

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  2. Espresso AdventuresSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks Jamie!
    You have to get this your hands on this soon!

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