Review Date: September 2020
Color: 9 / 10
Aroma: 20 / 20
Flavour: 23 / 25
Finish: 19 / 20
Overall Quality: 21 / 25
Total Points: 92 / 100
Review:
This coffee has notes of berries, fermented grapes almost wine-like as described by the roaster and a slight woodiness. It has a very strong aroma similar to how the barrel aged coffees have but more along the lines of wine. I had to confirm with the estate about the processing involved to ensure my understanding of the processing. The notes in this coffee are beyond anything I've had in the past. The winey nature of the coffee is brilliant. It has a medium body and finishes off decently well with a smoked woody aftertaste. This coffee is quite straightforward and is not heavy on complexity. I felt that it has more potential to be explored and can be pushed further. One of those coffees which you should try.
Best for: Pourovers
Worst for: Espresso
Pro tips:
Brew iced pourovers to enjoy a distinct wine-like flavour note
Use a lower brewing temperature of about 85 to 88 degrees
Final verdict: Absolutely recommended.
Price: Rs 450 for 250g
Roaster: Kapi Kottai
Roast level: Medium
Type: Single Estate
Estate Name: Mooleh Manay Estate
Altitude: 890 - 975m
Location: Coorg
Processing: Double fermented pulp sun dried
Varietal: Excelsa
Roaster Recommended Recipes
Method: Inverted Aeropress
22 gms coffee
220 ml water @85°C
Pour 44 ml water slowly
Stir it well to ensure all the coffee is wet
At 30 seconds, pour the rest of the water by the 55 second mark
Stir 3 times
Begin pressing gently at 1 min 30 seconds
Plunge for 45 seconds
Target brew time of 2 min 15 seconds
Stir coffee once before drinking
Disclaimer: Views are personal. These reviews are based on the 100 point ratings system designed by the author.
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