Variety: Pink bourbon and Caturra
Process: Washed and Yeast-inoculated Washed
Sourced by: Coffee Quest US
“No distraction.”
I posted this “descriptor” on Instagram when I had chosen the reference batch for Las Perlitas 3.0 and received a few gentle and curious “LOLs” in return. We get it. We, and Danny specifically, realize that our coffee language and (general) expressions can be a bit puzzling. But, if we explain it just right and pull back the layers, we have a feeling you may start describing coffees this way yourself.
There are certain coffees with intensely vibrant personalities. They lean zippy, chaotic, and a tad rowdy. You may find certain aspects of the coffee to be utterly thrilling and engaging (huge jammy purple fruits anyone?), but ultimately there’s something about the cup that throws you off. The acidity may be sharp. The finish leaves a scratchy and blunt sensation. The body feels weirdly thin. In short, there’s distraction.
These same enigmatic coffees, however, we believe, have a window of organized fruity chaos. When the roast quality is just right, there’s a perfect storm of jammy fruits, cascading acidity, and resonant finishes. One aspect seamlessly leads to the next and leaves the taster content. The cup is aggressive, yet manages restraint. It’s loud, but at just the right decibel. It’s confident, but not overzealous.
Las Perlitas 3.0 is one of those coffees that provides all the intensity without the distraction. You’ll find huge fruits like peach and dark grapes with hints of winey acidity that finishes sweet and clean. The cup, too, leans heavy and saturated but also glides across the palette gracefully. Give it a try and see if you, too, find it in masterful harmony and balance.
***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.***