Episode 739


A big cup full of dark chocolate, softened by a sweet fig note. A delicate spice of black pepper on the finish adds a twist to this satisfying and more-ish cup.

  • Country: Thailand
  • Region: Doi Pangkhon, Chiang Rai
  • Producers: Merlaeku Family x Beanspire
  • Altitude: 1,250–1,450 m.a.s.l.
  • Processing method: Natural
  • Varietals: Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai & SJ133

Cupping Notes

Dark chocolate, fig, black pepper

  • Clean cup (1–8): 6
  • Sweetness (1–8): 6.5
  • Acidity (1–8): 6
  • Mouthfeel (1–8): 6.5
  • Flavour (1–8): 6.5
  • Aftertaste (1–8): 6.5
  • Balance (1–8): 6.5
  • Overall (1–8): 6
  • Correction (+36): +36
  • Total: (max. 100): 86.5

Roasting Information
Dark - through first and develop this a bit to get to the edge of second, so the body and sweetness really shine.


Doi Pangkhon

Our sourcing partners Beanspire have been working in Doi Pangkhon for nearly a decade. In Chiang Rai, Doi Pangkhon has 300 households with each typically producing about 1-2 tonnes of coffee.

 

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