FERMENTATION PROJECT: James Hoffmann x Lucia Solis

This is the first time we’ve featured this relatively newly recognised variety. Discovered in Peru, this disease resistant Catimor cultivar shows excellent cup potential and through careful processing has resulted in a boozy profile that has loads of tropical fruits, juicy grapefruit and subtle florality.

A washed Gesha from Maria Omaira in Narino, Colombia, secured through the La Mejor Taza auction with Carnival Coffee Roasters. Wild strawberry, orange blossom and stone fruit notes give it a clean, elegant profile.

The second of our lots from Ecuador this season is a beautiful Sidra from Maputo. This exotic and highly prized variety has its roots in a now closed breeding facility, allegedly linked to Nestlé, located in Pichincha province, the origin of this lot. This meticulously honey processed example is truly special and it shows loads of complexity. We get juicy red fruits like raspberry and pomegranate with delightful floral notes like hibiscus and soft lemongrass undertones. A stunning coffee from an exceptional farm.

A washed coffee grown in Peru by Simon Brown and Merlith Cruz from Ethiopian varieties. Apricot, red fruit, jasmine and rose aromas sit over a rich honey-like sweetness.