Hydro Espresso

Espresso Blend Tasting Notes: English Toffee, Cherry, & Lemon-Lime Roast Level: Light/Medium Hydro: Yirgacheffe Natural & Colombia Cauca  Yirgacheffe Natural Farm: Various Smallholders, Boji Wash Station  Farmer: Various Smallholders  Country of Origin: Ethiopia  Region: Kore, Kochere, Yirgacheffe  Variety: Ethiopia Heirloom  Process: Natural  Altitude: 1795-1900 MASL Factoid: Kore is a village in the district Kochere. The larger region encompassing this district is Yirgacheffe. In the past few years coffee here has become much more traceable. Due to recently made political allowances, importers can now trace Ethiopian coffees to the wash station where the beans are processed. Each farm averages about two or three acres, so it literally takes a village to create a full crop. This sparkling berry brew is sure to transport you to the country that coffee was born.  Colombia Cauca  Farm: Various Smallholder Farms  Farmer: Various Smallholders  Country of Origin: Colombia  Region: Cauca  Variety: Various Blended  Process: Washed  Altitude: Various Blended Factoid: This selection comes from the microregion Cauca, Colombia. The sourcing program for this origin is designed to reward growers with higher prices for higher quality beans. In order to qualify for higher pricing, a farmer has to have well maintained infrastructure, hand-picked beans, and an overall healthy crop. Cauca is known for its citric acidity and creamy mouthfeel, which comes through in this regional selection.