Mexico - Sanson Cerro la Bruja
Origin: Mexico
Region: Miahuatlan, Sierra Sur, Oaxaca
Farm: Cerro la Bruja
Cultivar: Pluma
Altitude: 1 500 – 1 700 m
Process: Washed
Taste notes: Molasses, graham cracker, apple
TASTING
Another safe bet for Nektar’s Mexican coffee lovers! A taste profile just as we love for this terroir that has now become one of our most popular: sugar, full body and low acidity for a classic, rich and comforting cup. In tasting: an initial sensation of caramelized and slightly malty sugar reminiscent of molasses then gives way to a creamy texture and toasted notes of graham cracker. A slight apple taste adds a touch of complexity on the finish.
ORIGIN
The Cerro la Bruja farm is part of the San Vicente Yogondoy community, located near San Agustin Loxicha in Oaxaca. Those who have been loyal customers for a while might remember we had a Loxicha coffee last year – and we all adored it. The Cerro la Bruja definitely holds up to the latter's standards.
The coffee plants here grow under the natural shade of the densely forested, isolated mountain-side. The region has very distinct dry and rainy seasons, making coffee processing easy on the producers. The slopes face the Pacific Ocean, allowing a cooling breeze to sway between the crops.
This particular harvest was meticulously washed and left to ferment in a dry environment for 18-24 hours, after which the beans were dried on palm-fiber woven mats.
Yogondoy is an indigenous (Zapotec) word that directly translates to “Bee’s River.” Accordingly, most farmers maintain beehives alongside their coffee crops and produce honey. This symbiotic relationship only benefits the quality of their harvests. Moreover, many of the farmers at Cerro la Bruja are young – under 30 years of age – which is inspiring for the future of coffee. All over the world, many coffee producers are struggling to find young people to continue this laborious work after them. Evidently, the Cerro la Bruja farm has found the recruitment trick.
DRINKING
Its sweet taste and low acidity make it a safe bet for any milk-based espresso beverage: latte, cappuccino, macchiato. It will also give excellent drip and Bodum results for a rich, classic, no frills cup.