Each year we buy 4 processing methods of Aquiares Estate’s Centroamericano variety, so we put them all in a box set so you can taste through each fermentation style! Centroamericano is a hybrid of the Latin American variety Sarchimor and the Ethiopian variety Sudan Rume, crafted to balance heartiness and pest resistance with deliciousness. Holding terroir, variety, and elevation constant, you can nerd out on how processing impacts flavour. With 50g of each processs, there’s enough for a couple brews of each to get you tasting the rainbow.
Process #1: Fully Washed
Tasting notes: Apricot Marmelade, Caramel Brittle, Dried Apple
Process #2: Red Honey
Tasting notes: Nectarine, Green Grapes, Brown Sugar
Process #3: Anaerobic Natural
Tasting notes: Blackberry, Papaya, Poached Cherry
Process #4: Eucalyptus Co-Ferment
Tasting notes: Dried Pineapple, Asian Pear, Taffy
Origin: Turrialba, Cartago Province
Farm: Aquiares Estate
Process: Red Honey
Variety: Centroamericano
Altitude: 1200-1400m
(Whole Bean - 4 × 50g)
Each year we buy 4 processing methods of Aquiares Estate’s Centroamericano variety, so we put them all in a box set so you can taste through each fermentation style! Centroamericano is a hybrid of the Latin American variety Sarchimor and the Ethiopian variety Sudan Rume, crafted to balance heartiness and pest resistance with deliciousness. Holding terroir, variety, and elevation constant, you can nerd out on how processing impacts flavour. With 50g of each processs, there’s enough for a couple brews of each to get you tasting the rainbow.
Process #1: Fully Washed
Tasting notes: Apricot Marmelade, Caramel Brittle, Dried Apple
Process #2: Red Honey
Tasting notes: Nectarine, Green Grapes, Brown Sugar
Process #3: Anaerobic Natural
Tasting notes: Blackberry, Papaya, Poached Cherry
Process #4: Eucalyptus Co-Ferment
Tasting notes: Dried Pineapple, Asian Pear, Taffy
Origin: Turrialba, Cartago Province
Farm: Aquiares Estate
Process: Red Honey
Variety: Centroamericano
Altitude: 1200-1400m
(Whole Bean - 4 × 50g)