A striking caramelized bittersweet note sets the tone in the cup, with hints of unrefined sugars, dried apple, almond granola, dark cocoa, roast toned finish. City+ to Full City+. Good for espresso.
The fragrance had sweet smells of light brown sugar and malt syrup, with a hint of dried fruit at City level. The wet aroma smelled saturated with sweet smells of warm sundae toppings like butterscotch and caramel. There was a striking caramelized bittersweet note in the brew that really set the tone in the cup, along with hints of unrefined raw sugars, and cocoa. My City+ roast offered a mild fruit accent of dried apple, with a honey oat flavor that brought to mind granola, and the finish had a soft bittering note like dark cocoa powder. Full City roasts bring out the bittersweet flavors, dark chocolate brownie, impressive body, and a nice roast-toned finish.
The El Diamante group are from the small town of the same name, within the Huabal District of Jaén, Cajamarca. This high altitude zone is home to many coffee producers, with farms reaching as high as 1900 meters. This blend is made up of the a hand full of coffee farmers in El Diamante, some of whom we've also purchased individual lots from (like Roger Chilcon). Most are growing a mix of cultivars, like Caturra, Bourbon, Typica and some Catimor. Coffee is processed at home using small depulping machines to remove the outer cherry before fermenting in tanks for around a day and a half. They then wash away the remaining fruit and move the coffee to indoor drying rooms made of wood frames and tarpaulin. I found this coffee really easy to roast in that it presented a nice, even coloring during the roasting process, and with well balanced flavors at both ends of our recommended roast range.
| Region | Del Diamante, Huabal, Jaen |
|---|---|
| Processing | Wet Process (Washed) |
| Drying Method | Patio Sun-Dried |
| Arrival date | November 2025 Arrival |
| Lot size | 47 |
| Bag size | 69 KG |
| Packaging | GrainPro Liner |
| Farm Gate | Yes |
| Cultivar Detail | Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Typica |
| Grade | SHB EP |
| Appearance | .4 d/300gr, 15+ Screen |
| Roast Recommendations | City+ to Full City+ |
| Type | Farm Gate |
| Recommended for Espresso | Yes |