OUR OFFERINGS - EL OTOñO BLEND

Locations:  East Africa, Central America
Varietals:  SL-28, SL-34, bourbon, caturra
Altitude:  1500 - 2100 m
Harvest:  November – April

Flavor:  Soft stone fruit
Acidity:  Focused
Finish:  Swiss chocolate, nutmeg

Tasting Notes

Our blend for fall displays layers of milk chocolate, which set the stage for flavors to shine. The body is attention-grabbing with astounding silkiness and depth. The underlining tangerine acidity highlights soft stone fruits and white grape, wrapping into a lingering finish of Swiss chocolate and freshly grated nutmeg.

Sarah’s Notes

Of all seasons, autumn might just signal the greatest change. The first day of school, the first crisp evening, the first ground-frosted morning. It is the season of hayrides, wood-fire in the air, and forest floors rainbow-colored from fallen leaves. We pass another equinox, the days wane, evenings grow longer, and hats and scarves climb out of boxes and onto our bodies.

Autumn is by far my favorite season to enjoy coffee. Most mornings, I’ll come to work extra early just to brew a cup. Still in my sweater and hat, I’ll open the Cupping Lab windows and let the cool morning float in as I sit at my desk sipping the first cup of the day. There is something miraculous in the air that makes coffee sipping so transcendent.

Every year, when putting together our Otoño Blend, we let autumn guide us. An enveloping body shakes the slight chill and hints of baking spice to signal the season. This year’s Otoño brings abundant body, warming character and more. Ripe stone fruits dance in the center while the acidity sustains as dried tangerine. Subtle hints of brown sugar and honey add roundness with a warm spice appeal in the nutmeg finish.

This year, may Otoño be your fall companion as you welcome the crisp mornings and survey the changing colors.  Happy sipping!


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