This coffee is a Java variety from Finca Potosi in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, grown at an altitude between 1570 and 1850 meters. Produced by the Herrera family at Cafe Granja La Esperanza, this lot undergoes a natural processing method. The cup profile is fruit-forward and juicy, featuring distinct notes of pineapple, Merlot, and a rum-like finish. The natural process contributes to a round body and saturated fruit character, while the Java variety provides structure and clarity to the cup.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
