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Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:16
Grind: Slightly Coarser than Neutral
Filter: Traditional Hario V60
Brew Time: 3:15
TDS: 1.28%
Extraction: 19.3%
Sensory Description:
Echo is a syrupy sweet and fruit forward expression of carbonic maceration with the addition of cascara during the fermentation. When dialed, the profile leads with malic fruit notes, such as white grape, tropical fruit punch, yellow plum, and cascara syrup. The signature florals are present in the cup as well, presenting as notes of jasmine and rose. The texture is long lasting, similar to enjoying a spoonful of fruit syrup, with a long, pleasant aftertaste of plums.
Dialing Notes:
Under-extracted brews of Echo are thin and sour, similar to a fruit punch made with underripe fruits. Texture is an excellent indicator of extraction for Echo; if the texture is like that of tea rather than syrup the coffee likely needs more extraction.
Over-extraced brews of Echo are bitter, flat, and drying. The fruit notes appear muddled and hidden in the cup while the aftertaste dissipates quickly. If the brew is lacking in vibrancy, like fruit punch, then it likely needs more extraction.
Well-dialed cups of Aril highlight the unique fermentation and processing combination of this Panamanian gesha. With an extended Carbonic Maceration combined with a washed finish, you’ll find this coffee to be exceptionally bright and lively compared to more delicate expressions of gesha. The result is a flavor profile of ripe tropical fruit like pineapple and mango, with some strawberry-like sweetness. You should expect a crisp, clear expression of fruit flavor rather than a syrupy or heavy-bodied one. The brightness and clarity in the cup also allows the floral and slightly citric notes to shine all the way through to the aftertaste.
Los Bellotos Bernardina are defined by their rich sweetness and creamy texture. There’s also a unique and pleasant contrast between the upfront flavor profile and the finish. At the front, you’ll notice more fruit-forward notes of concord grape, kiwi, and green apple – sweetness and malic acidity pairing well together. Towards the end and into the aftertaste, the flavors transition to more caramel, cola, and hazelnut-like notes.
