Klatch Coffee - Nicaragua Cascara

Coffee Origin:

Nicaragua,  Nueva Segavia  

Coffee Species

Arabica

Coffee Varietal

Various

Coffee Elevation

1350 - 1600 M

Coffee Farm/ Producers

Finca Mierisch

Harvest Season

2018

Dry Aroma :

The aroma is of dried yellow peach, corn husk, golden raisin, rose hip, puffed brown rice, dried apricot, bergamot, Frankincense, and yeast

COLD

The aroma is of dried golden cherry, hibiscus, Hitachi persimmon, golden raisin, apricot flower, D’janu pear, star fruit, and Mandarine

The body is more silky and tea - like with a back that is like a syrupy coating

The acidity is very low and is very juicy with a floral and citric acidy note. It does linger and is very well rounded

The flavor is more of a tropical notes from strawberry papaya, star fruit, black mango, apple banana, and orange blossom along with hints of Hitachi persimmon, vanillin, nugget and bergamot

HOT

The aroma is of dried fuyu persimmon, wheat germ, golden raisin, brown rice, dried apricot, Frankincense, bing cherry, bosk pear, blue corn, star fruit, and cocktail grapefruit

The body of this cascara is very smooth with a velvety texture rather then being tea like it more on the pitch side and fuller

The acidity of this cascara is I would say a medium high with it being a combination of malic and citric acid that lingers. It is bright and complex with a juicy body

The flavor is sweet like of vanillin, with white peach, golden raisin, rose hip, Fuyu Persimmon, white cranberry, puffed basmati rice, bergamot, Frankincense, hibiscus, apple (maybe gala or mitzu) and bing cherry

This is one of the best cascaras I have ever had and recommend this to everyone

Klatch Coffee Roasters - Bolivia Sultana Cascara Honey

Coffee Origin:
Bolivia, Los Yungas; La Paz 

Coffee Species
Arabica

Coffee Varietal
_____________________

Coffee Elevation
1500 - 1725 M

Coffee Farm/ Producer
Carina 

Harvest Season
2016

Dry Aroma

The aroma is of tamarind, sumac, cigarette  tobacco, leather, and oak

Cold

The aroma is of Asian pear, honey comb, lilac, sandalwood, bottle brush, loquat, and  dried green apple

This is a full body with a creamy and juicy mouth feel that is smooth and velvety

This is a high acidity with a tart forward and a delicate floral finish

The favors are of tart Asian pear, lilac, orange blossom, sandalwood, thyme, pink lemon,  bottle brush, yellow nectarine, yellow tea, dried strawberry, and plantain 

HOT

The aroma is of plum, dried cherry, goji, blackberry, raw cane sugar, and saffron

The body is medium with a smooth and creamy texture true that is delicate and silky at the back

This is a medium acidity with a mellow tart note that develops to a sweet burnt sugar acidity

Is of red banana, Rainer cherry, malt, licorice root, cream, brandy, jasmine rice, black cardamom, longon, blood Orange, crimson raisin, and dragon fruit

Bodhai Leaf - Panama Cascara

Coffee Origin:
Panama, Bouqete

Coffee Species:
Arabica

Coffee Varietal:
Various

Coffee Elevation:
1,850 M

Coffee Farm/ Producers
_________________________

Harvest Season
2014

Dry Aroma

The aroma is of dried apricot, crimson raisin, yellow peach, toast, brown sugar, and red apple

Cold

The aroma is of peach blossom, golden raisin, bosk pear, and rooibos

This is a week body that is silky and juicy with a watery tea like consistency

The acidity is very low consisting of a delicate and juicy structure with a mild crisp note that is quick

The flavors are of red apple, rooibos, crimson raisin, powdered sugar, apple juice, Asian pear, fuyu persimmon, and Eureka lemon peel

HOT

The aroma is of rooibos, vanilla, wheat germ, peach blossom, dried beet, and golden raisin

This has a full body that is smooth with a chewy coating that lingers and is sweet with a subtle dry finish

This has a mild acidity that is very bright with a delicate juicy complexity that lingers

The flavors are of yellow peach, Braeburn apple, yellow cherry, grilled white grapefruit, white grape, tangelo, oak, cedar, vanilla, and magnolia

Big Island Coffee Roasters - Puna District

Coffee Origin: 
Hawai’i, Puna

Coffee Species
Arabica

Coffee Varietal
yellow caturra

Coffee Elevation
_________________________

Coffee Farm/ Producers
Big Island Coffee Roasters 

Harvest Season
2014

Dry Aroma

The aroma is of dried madeline, french vanilla, crimson raisin, marionberry, Manila tamarind, rooibos, sandalwood

HOT

The aroma is of rooibos, dried tangerine, muted clove, Manila tamarind, Rainer cherry, pluot, Mangosteen, dragon fruit, and D'anjou pear

This is a velvety and smooth body with a subtle rooibos tea like constancy that is forward and creamy

This is a high acidity that is bright and very juicy of the dark stone fruit and strong floral notes

The flavors are of Titian vanilla, Manila tamarind, plumeria, rooibos, crimson raisin, pluot, dragon fruit, Mangosteen, dried tangerine, rose water, red banana, licorice root and noni

COLD

The aroma is of rooibos, yellow cherry, dragon fruit, pluot, noni, mandarin, plumeria, and blood orange

This has a medium acidity that is very juicy and smooth with a rooibos syrup mouth feel

The acidity is low with a vibrant juicy and structured sweetness that is delicate and clean

The flavors are of mandarin, vanilla, dragon fruit, yellow cherry, saddlewood, rooibos, hibiscus, noni, caramel, passion fruit, and a subtle note of strawberry papaya and cream

Mountain Thunder - Kona Coffee Cherry Tea

Coffee Origin:
Hawai’i, Kona

Coffee Species:
Arabica

Coffee Varietal:
Typica

Coffee Elevation
3,200 feet

Coffee Farm/ Producers
Mountain Thunder Cloud Forest Estate

Harvest Season
2014

Dry Aroma

red grape, green tea, oak, soil, ohia, plumeria oil, longon, dill, peach blossom, bubble gum, and red grape 

HOT

The aroma is of orange peel, longon, green tea, green apple, cedar, vanillin, peach blossom, bottle brush and rose water

The body is medium with a smooth velvety texture and very juicy

This is a medium acidity that is bright and juicy with a balanced clean cup

The flavor is of vanilla, orange peel, cream, oak, longon, plumeria, white peach, rose hips, dried bell pepper, saffron, and cardamom skin

COLD

The aroma is of cherry, oak, chamomile, orange blossom, and rose hips

The body is weak with a tea like texture and very silky

This is a high acidity that is bright and juicy with a wild dry cup

The flavor is of tannin, grilled orange, magnolia, rose hips, lemon peel, coriander, and noni

Verve Coffee Roasters - Los Lajones Gesha Cascara

Coffee Origin: Panama, 

Coffee Species
Arabica

Coffee Varietal
Gesha

Coffee Elevation
1,750 – 2,100 M

Coffee Farm/ Producers
Los Lajones

Harvest Season
2014

Date Sampled
H : 12/13/2015
C : 12/14/2015

Dry Aroma

Blackberry, rose hips, pink lemon, bing cherry, plum, black current, red banana, Asian pear, and hemp seed

HOT

The aroma is of boysenberry, sun dried tomato,black cherry,  bosc pear, red banana, magnolia, pluot, pink lemon, rose hips, and licorice root

This is a smooth and delicate body with a subtle tea like constancy that is an undertone of the sweet smooth silky forward

This is a medium acidity that is bright and very juicy of the berry and delicate from the floral notes

The flavor is of vanilla beam, blackberry, white peach, rose water, lilac, white corn, pink lemon, cedar, raspberry, green apple, plantain, navel orange and tart mango

4.5 out of 5

COLD

The aroma is of coffee cherry, blackberry, dried raspberry, cedar, licorice root, rose hips and plum

This is a full body that starts off with a rich mouth fell then develops to a deep and rich creamy texture that is silky

This is a medium- high acidity that is clean with a sweet vanilla taste and tart note like of baked apple that is conflicting with itself making it complex and crisp

The flavors of this are of blackberry, bing cherry, tangerine, rooibos tea, red delicious apple, white cranberry, black grape, yucca blossom, cherimoya, and cane sugar

4.3 out of 5