Riverdale Estate - White Rose

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  55
• Clean
  45
• Funky
  45
• Comforting
  25
• Sweet
  25

Fermented with rose petals, this layered light roastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting. perfectly embodies why Riverdale Estate is a pioneer in experimental processing. Only the ripest cherries, hand-picked from the higher-altitude blocks of the farm, where the fruit matures slowly and develops an enhanced sweetness, were used. Once harvested, the cherries underwent a triple wash with naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. spring water to remove impurities, followed by a floating process to eliminate underdeveloped beans. During fermentation, rose petals were introduced, setting up the stage for complexity in the cup. After fermentation, the cherries were slow-dried on raised beds for up to 30 days, allowing for even drying. Finally, the coffee was hulled at the estate’s dry mill, where any defective beans were eliminated before being sent to our roastery. In the cup, you’ll experience bright notes of blood orange, passion fruit, and pomegranate, complemented by a creamy mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and a lingering sweetness. We recommend brewing it black using an AeroPress or as a Pour Over. Note: This coffee is a special release with limited availability and, therefore, cannot be included in our Mixed Bag subscription.