Variety: Gesha
Process: Natural
Sourced by: Plyexpress
It’s rainy, grey, and gloomy. You’re driving or staring out the window of your abode. But then in seconds, the rain stops, and the sun blasts through an opening in the clouds. Next, through a combination of science, human creativity, and chance, a rainbow appears. In the presence of something so striking, vast, and complex, you’d think you’d feel a bit overwhelmed. But in this moment, you feel encouraged that something transcends your own understanding of the world. You need not question it. You choose to experience it and enter it fully. Certain coffees can do the same.
At BOTZ, we feel very lucky and honored when we have a chance to roast a “rainbow” coffee. Not only do we get to experience all the flavors of ROYGBIV through outstanding fruity expressions, but we also feel moments of gratitude, reflection, and inspiration (with ever so slight tinges of roast terror hehe…). These coffees seamlessly find their way to BOTZ at just the right time to offer a gentle “you-got-this” reminder that anything is achievable for our small business with a bit of persistence and kindness (big shout to Plyexpress for making these coffees happen and participating in the BOTZ universe).
The Chombi Plot release from the Altieri family has us stupefied with its jammy red fruit qualities. If it were a rainbow, it would defy ROYGBIV and science to form into a purely unique rainbow arc of reds, pinks, and yellows. We find the cup heavy with notes of raspberry, strawberry jones, stewed cranberry sauce with orange zest, heavy sangria, strawberry Jarritos, strawberry daiquiri, and red zinger tea. With all the red fruits, you’ll find complex malic and citric acidity like finger limes, stone fruits, and hibiscus. It also has the ever-elusive and addicting “fizzy” cup quality like chilled Lambrusco.
We hope this “rainbow” coffee goes above and beyond for you like it has for us and that you fully enjoy BOTZ’s roast rendition.
(Rainbow in Whiting, IN)
***Please note that coffee orders for this week will be roasted starting next week on 10/7. It will take about a week to roast, package, and ship all orders. Thank you kindly for your patience.***