018 - CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed '22

Origin

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
  20

We are pleased to reintroduce the CGLE Hybrid 17 WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. ‘22 as part of our 2024 Limited Release Rare Series. Harvested from the highest plots at CGLE’s Potosi farm, this CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America. GeshaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction. hybrid is preserved through our strategic freezing process. By storing small amounts of special green coffeeGreen coffeeUnroasted coffee seeds as they are traded and shipped. Roasters buy green and roast locally; 'green buying' is the sourcing side of the craft. in our freezers at the roastery, we ensure the CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed ‘22 maintains its high quality over time. These batches are periodically roasted and sampled for our cafe Freezer menus. The CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed ‘22 has become a particularly impressive and globally sought-after coffee, making it a standout choice for our Limited Release Rare Series. This 2022 lot, processed with a controlled 24-hour 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. fermentation before being fully-washed, continues to represent CGLE’s commitment to consistent, high-quality coffee production. This coffee presents a notably complex and layered taste that has significantly evolved from its previous iterations, moving from a clean, crisp profile to a robust, full-flavoured cup, reminiscent of the Makicuna, Ecuador Sidra, a past favourite at our roastery. Cultivated at 1,860 MASL, the ideal growing conditions ensure a vibrant and complex cup, reflecting CGLE Estate’s ongoing innovation and excellence in coffee production. Recognised globally for its distinctive coffees, we invite you to explore the nuanced flavours and prestige of this remarkable offering.