Peru Kovachii: Tastes like Nectarines & Brown Sugar

Origin

• 🇵🇪 Peru· Cajamarca

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40
• Sweet
  25

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS THE STORY Deep in the lush highlands of Northern Peru grows a unique orchid species native to the Andean region: the Phragmipedium kovachii . This orchid was so distinct that upon its discovery, it became a sensation in the horticultural world, leading to overcollection and its eventual listing as an endangered species. While we aren’t flora masters at Sterling, we sourced Peruvian beans harvested from the same lands where this orchid thrives. The Kovachii is roasted lightly to highlight a rich sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar and molasses, balanced by a liveliness that translates to nectarines and sweet plums for a full-bodied cup. We welcome you to overcollect this one. THE DETAILS Region: Cajamarca Varietal: BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars., CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America., CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America., TypicaTypicaThe oldest cultivated arabica lineage, ancestor of most Latin American coffee. Low yield, clean and sweet cup; the baseline other varieties are measured against. Process: 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. Altitude: 1200-2200m THE DEAL FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS via USPS ground. If your delivery address is within 2 miles of NW Portland, input the discount code "LOCAL" at checkout for a 10% discount. Please include extra details in “order notes” upon checkout. BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS Brewing coffee shouldn't be difficult, so let's keep it simple. On an auto drip or pour over, a good brewing ratio to start with is 1:16 (aka, the golden ratio ) of coffee to water. For example, when making one 9-10oz mug of brew, 20 grams of coffee with 320 grams of water should do the trick. Fine tune the brew to your desired taste by incrementally adjusting the measurements. Have a home espresso bar setup? At our cafe we typically aim for a 30g double shot (or up to 35g with light roasts) using 20g of ground coffee and extract between 28-32 seconds. Voilà ! Whether you want to extract espresso, polish your brew on a chemex, enjoy the richness through a French press, or simply brew on drip -- Make it yours!