Black Cherry, Panama
What Does It Taste Like?
- Slightly boozy, deep rich red fruits with an almond/hazelnut finish.
- Medium Acidity
- Tart, Sweet & Clean.
- Light body, structured.
Roast Details
Machine: Roest P3000
Roast Level: Light
End temp: 202C
Coffee Data
Farm: Cuatro Caminos, Boquete, Panama
Variety: Red Catuai
Process: Traditional Natural
Cherries are handpicked, sorted for defects/unripe cherries and then dried on African shaded beds while being frequently turned to ensure even drying.
Elevation: 1700m
Brew Guide
Rest dark matter coffees for a minimum of 3 weeks and for best results brew with soft water with 40-70ppm bicarbs (for the non-coffee nerds, don't stress. Just avoid hard water and if you're curious to learn more about water in your brewing, check out this article from Apax Labs.
Soft Water (maximum 150ppm)
Water that is too hard contains an overly high concentration of certain minerals that mute desirable characteristics of coffee such as acidity, sweetness, aroma and body. If your water is too hard, consider using bottled or, filtered water.
- Resting
After our coffee has been roasted, it requires 3 weeks of resting (left sealed in the bag) to allow CO2 be released, otherwise you may perceive roasty/bitter flavours that dissipate as the gas escapes. Rested coffee tastes sweeter and allows the characteristics of your coffee's origin, variety and processing to shine.
- Weighing Your Coffee (and Water)
Whether you're brewing filter, espresso, or anything in between, You need consistency in your method to produce great results. Use a scale to control the amount of coffee and water used in your recipe.
For espresso we recommend 1:3, coffee to water, with a contact time of 10-20s and a coarser grind.
This isn't traditional but is optimal for evenness of extraction to produce otherworldly flavour.
For lovers of a more traditional espresso, stick to 1:2, 25-30s.
Filter wise, between 1:14 (thick, jammy brews) to 1:16.5 (tea-like) depending on the coffee you're brewing with.
For more guidance on specific brewing methods and equipment, see our brew guide.
Shipping & Delivery
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