Bolivia: Martin Chirino, Caturra
Martin Chirino
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This is a big mug of apple juice. A caramel sweetness adds depth and shifts into a tiny hint of allspice on the finish. As the coffee cools, a dark plum note develops alongside the apple for a juicy and elegant cup.
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- Country: Bolivia
- Region: Yungas
- Municipality: Caranavi
- Town: Copacabana
- Altitude: 1,550 m.a.s.l.
- Producer: Martin Chirino
- Varietal: Caturra
- Processing: Washed
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Tasting notes: Apple juice, caramel, allspice.
Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores
- Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
- Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
- Acidity: (1–8): 6.5
- Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6
- Flavour: (1–8): 7
- Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
- Balance: (1–8): 6
- Overall: (1–8): 6.5
- Correction: (+36): +36
- Total: (max. 100): 87
Roast Information
Medium-dark - take this through first and just up to the edge of second crack, keeping a nice steady pace to balance the sweet and acidic apple elements in this coffee. -
Producer Stories
Learn more about coffee sourcingMartin Chirino
Don Martin has worked in coffee for over 40 years, and has owned land for about half of that time. He's passed on his enthusiasm for coffee to his 4 children, who all work in coffee. For the last 8 years he has been part of the Sol De La Mañana program, which is run by the Rodriguez family.
Read moreOur Packaging
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Compostable
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Roasted fresh
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