Fruit-forward and heavy-bodied, the Sermon is characterized by playful, fresh blueberries and decadent dark chocolate.

• Bean Details

  Producer

  Various Small & Large Producers

  Country

  Brazil, Honduras, Ethiopia

  Regions

  Nueva Segovia, Santa Barbara, Yirgacheffe

  Cultivar

  Catuai, Pacas, Heirloom

  Process

  Various

  Elevation

  1200 - 2000 Meters

  Tasting Notes

  Chocolate, Blueberry Pie, Velvety

• Farmlevel Story

  Farmlevel

  The Sermon has always been a new take on an old classic. A round body, bittersweet chocolate notes, and a berry sweetness are what we consistently strive for and we taste dozens of offerings each season to find the perfect combination to achieve this end.
  
  This season, we present a three-coffee blend hailing from Central America, South America, and East Africa. From Fazenda Primavera in Minas Gerais, Brazil hails a naturally-processed Catuai lot responsible for contributing body and baking chocolate flavors. Joining it, from Southern Ethiopia’s Aricha Factory is a selection of naturally-processed heirloom-variety coffees, sun-dried to maximize ripe-fruit complexity. Last but not least - the glue that ties the blend together - from the Beneficio La Estrella in Ocotal, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua comes a catuai lot representative of the milk chocolate flavors and citric acidities for which this region is lauded.
• Preparation Recommendations

  The Sermon excels on a wide variety of espresso machine types (including the old-school, vintage lever machine types). We use a relatively standard approach on our more modern equipment. The Sermon is versatile, so a shorter shot tastes great too. Some folks also like to use the blend on their coffee brewer or press pot for a deep cup.

  IN: 19.8-20 GRAMS // OUT: 28-32 GRAMS // @: 23-24 SECONDS

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