Guatemala La Senda Acatenango Yeast Mosto Natural 12 Oz.

Guatemala La Senda Acatenango Yeast Mosto Natural 12 Oz.

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Roast Level: Light Medium

Process: Yeast Mosto Natural 

Elevation:  1600-1800 MASL

Region: Antigua

Producer: Finca La Senda

Varietal: Caturra

Tasting Notes: Stewed Strawberry, Cabernet, & Jasmine Tea

Description: Finca La Senda is the Pérez-family farm in Aldea El Socorro, Acatenango. Rooted in multigenerational farming, they sharply shifted their focus to specialty in 2017. Since then, they’ve built an experiment-forward workflow: selective cherry picking; controlled, sealed-barrel cherry ferments (anaerobic and carbonic maceration); and selective yeast inoculation to fine-tune clarity and structure. Drying is slow, shaded, and on raised African beds to ensure even dehydration and stable water activity.

The result is a very interesting cup! A creamy mouthfeel with tasting notes of stewed strawberry, fig, and sweet lime. Followed by notes of cabernet and elderflower. It finishes smooth with a lingering floral/cabernet note. This cup becomes more juicy as it cools.

Espresso Notes:
Recipe: 21g of coffee into 42g of espresso output. Approx. 30-34 second extraction.
(Mahlkonig K30 grinder and Faema E-Nova A1 Espresso machine)

Central American coffees have been the most recognizable flavor profile for coffee since the mid 20th century. This espresso is a perfect example of why! It starts with nice subtle florals and a robust nuttiness on the nose. the espresso fills your mouth with a creamy and complex flavor of dulce de leche and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. The espresso melts onto your tongue gently with brighter notes of citrus. But the coffee finishes and lingers of soft florals like vanilla.

Recommended: This coffee is perfect for all your coffee cocktail needs! But I love it in a simple espresso soda. Just take a shot, add 2oz grams of simple syrup, 14oz of carbonated water, and finish with a squeeze of your favorite citrus fruit!