Diva Maria Monje - Washed Process - 2024

Origin

Tasting notes

Character

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A familiar face on the awards podium, Diva Maria was a finalist in one of the earliest versions of the Copa de Oro competition back in 2020. Since then, the competition has expanded to include more regions and farmers, but she has consistently remained among the best. This 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. bourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. ají varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. lot earned her seventh place overall in the most recent Copa de Oro competition held last fall. We taste juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. strawberry and melon in the cup alongside sweet vanilla and nougat, with an elegantly floral finish that reminds us of lemon verbena or chamomile.