How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.2
1:16
Temp
93°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
Medium-Light · 3/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Santa Rita, Planadas, Tolima, Colombia
Process
Washed
Tasting notes
ApplePlumSicilian orangeBlackberry
Varietals
CatuaíCaturra
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1450–1750 masl
Farm
La Cedrela
Producer
Victor Gutierrez
Best for
Espresso & filter
About
About the farmer and farm La Cedrela is a family farm of around 5 hectares. It has stayed in the same family's hands for more than 40 years. It's run by Don Victor Gutierrez, a second-generation coffee farmer who works with his family on their specialty coffee program. The farm grows a regional arabica blend along with several other specialty varieties. Don Victor focuses on process reproducibility, fermentation control, and a consistent cup profile. Processing: washed The cherries are hand-picked and sorted. They're fermented whole for 12 hours to kick off natural fermentation. The cherries are mechanically depulped and fermented in parchment for a further 36 hours. Once fermentation is complete, the beans are thoroughly washed with clean water. The final stage is 48 hours of mechanical drying at 45°C.

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FAQ

Where does La Cedrela come from?

La Cedrela comes from Santa Rita, Planadas, Tolima, Colombia. It is a washed coffee. It grows at 1450–1750 masl.

What does La Cedrela taste like?

Mad Heads Coffee Roasters lists apple, plum, sicilian orange and blackberry.

How do I brew La Cedrela?

Start at 1:2.2 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 93°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.