Exotic Espresso - Colombia Hacienda La Esperanza

"I loved Exotic Espresso - Colombia Hacienda La Esperanza. It tasted exactly as described- fruity, smooth cocoa. So yummy & fresh. Will never look back to “supermarket” roasted beans. Thank you." B

Exotic coffee processing encompasses a variety of experimental techniques related to fermentation and drying.

Most lots utilise two or more of these techniques:

- Carbonic maceration

- Increasing temperature to speed up fermentation rates

- Decreasing temperature to lengthen fermentation times

- Thick-stack drying at various depths on raised beds

- Shade drying to slow down drying times at different levels of moisture in the cherries

- Covering or wrapping the cherries to retain heat and moisture for short bursts of time

The effect of these techniques is to boost sweetness, fruit and overall flavour intensity.

Garage Roasters' current Exotic Espresso is Colombia Hacienda La Esperanza.

Suitable with milk? yes

Espresso brew recipe: dose - 20 g / yield - 35 g / temperature - 92C / time - 27-30 seconds