How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.4
1:16
Temp
94°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Light · 2/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Trujillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Process
Natural
Tasting notes
JasmineGrapefruitMelon
Varietal
Gesha
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1700–2000 masl
Farm
Cerro Azul
Producer
Café Granja La Esperanza
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About
Cerro Azul is a Geisha only farm sitting on a steep peak overlooking Trujillo in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, and this lot is everything that suggests. Scoring 90.8 and naturally processed, it comes from Café Granja La Esperanza, one of the most extraordinary coffee operations in the world, which we had the privilege of visiting ourselves. A competition grade cup that speaks entirely for itself.

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FAQ

Where does Cerro Azul come from?

Cerro Azul comes from Trujillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. It is a natural coffee. It grows at 1700–2000 masl.

What does Cerro Azul taste like?

Coffee Gems lists jasmine, grapefruit and melon.

How do I brew Cerro Azul?

Start at 1:2.4 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 94°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.