Bolivia: Martin Chirino, Java

A delightful example of the Java variety grown in Bolivian terroir, this coffee starts out with beautiful floral notes which flow into black tea with a squeeze of lemon. Raisin quickly follows accompanied by brown sugar which makes us think of fruit cake.

• Country: Bolivia
• Region: Yungas
• Municipality: Caranavi
• Town: Copacabana
• Altitude: 1,550 m.a.s.l.
• Producer: Martin Chirino
• Varietal: Java (Longberry)
• Processing: Washed

Tasting notes: Black tea, lemon, raisin, brown sugar.

Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

• Clean cup: (1–8): 7
• Sweetness: (1–8): 6
• Acidity: (1–8): 6
• Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6
• Flavour: (1–8): 7
• Aftertaste: (1–8): 7
• Balance: (1–8): 6
• Overall: (1–8): 6.5
• Correction: (+36): +36
• Total: (max. 100): 87.5

Roast Information
Medium - make sure to keep things nice and quick between first and second crack to preserve those more delicate floral/tea-like notes.