This is a rare chance to try two varietals grown at the same farm, side by side! Los Andes is a very interesting coffee produced by an outstanding coffee producer. Ernesto Menéndez is a well-known name in the coffee industry. He has won The Cup of Excellence several times, and we are proud to have this coffee from him. Ernesto started separating the SL28 from the Bourbon for us a couple of years ago, and last year started doing a natural process for us as well. This means you can taste the two very unique taste profiles from Los Andes grew side by side at the farm.
About the Los Andes Red Bourbon varietal:
Flavour description: A juicy, light-bodied cup with the sweetness of drinking chocolate. The flavours of Granny Smith apple, white sugar, and lime, with an aftertaste of roasted almonds.
Colour: Brick Red
Category: Comfortable
Producers: Ernesto Menéndez
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Location: Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, Santa Ana
Harvested: February to March 2020
Altitude: 1720 masl
Process: Fully washed, being both ours and Ernesto's favorite process for the Los Andes to present the clarity in the cups.
Roast level: We are roasting this coffee for vibrancy and clarity in the cup, with a light to medium roast profile.
Price transparency: The FOB price we paid for this coffee was 4,32 US$ per pound (453,5 grams).
Read more about the Los Andes Bourbon here.
About the Los Andes SL28 varietal:
Flavour description: A nutty and juicy cup, with a light to medium body. The coffee has a lime-like acidity and hints of black currant, with a lasting aftertaste of hibiscus and a bit of a cooling sensation.
Category: Curious
Colour: Light Purple
Producer: Ernesto Menéndez
Farm: Los Andes
Varietal: SL28/34
Process: Fully Washed
Location: Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range, Santa Ana
Altitude: 1720 masl
Harvested: April 2020
Roast style: Light to medium to enhance the natural flavors of the coffee.
Price transparency: The FOB price we paid for this coffee was 4,32 US$ per pound (453,5 grams)
Read more about the Los Andes SL28 here.
