Sweater Weather Seasonal Espresso
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Sweater Weather is a 33/33/33 blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. of El Alto (Costa Rica), Kolla Bolcha (Ethiopia), and La Soledad (Guatemala). We’re so excited to have this fresh Ethiopian back in our blend rotation as it offers up a lot of delicious complexity, a lacticFunky / lacticTasting language for deliberate fermentation flavor: yogurt-like tang (lactic), winey or boozy notes, overripe fruit. A feature in experimental lots, a defect in classic ones. sweetness and slight herbaceousness. La Soledad lends a rich texture that reminded us of milk chocolate with delicate tea-like qualities that reminded us of a lightly roasted oolong tea. El Alto ties everything together giving the overall delivery and 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. of this blend the vibe of drinking a really good milk tea! Our favorite shots were: 17.3g in/ 33g out/ 33s that tastes like oolong tea, lemongrass and passionfruit with a milk tea mouthfeel. The larger ratio drew out more of the more delicate flavors of the blend. We also thought that more richness and body was possible with a 17.5g or 17.6g does, a 31g output and a 30-31s output. Overall we’re really excited about this blend and know y’all will have some fun dialing it in! Sweater Weather is the final offering in our water-themed, mission-driven seasonal espresso series this year. For this last edition we are excited to sponsor the Surfrider Foundation with its dedication to protecting and enjoying the ocean and beaches through an activist network. Learn more about them here ! Artwork by: Paul Madonna As layered as your wardrobe this season, Sweater Weather knits together the fruity and floral notes from our favorite coffees.
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