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
Callayuc, Cajamarca, Peru
Process
Washed
Tasting notes
MandarinPlumAlmondRed rooibos tea
Varietal
Yellow Caturra
Species
Arabica
Altitude
2236 masl
Producer
Merly León
Best for
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About
From Callayuc in Peru's northern Cajamarca region, Merly León's washed Yellow Caturra is a clean, elegant high-altitude coffee. Mandarin and plum meet gentle almond sweetness and a red-rooibos-tea finish.

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FAQ

Where does Merly León come from?

Merly León comes from Callayuc, Cajamarca, Peru. It is a washed coffee. It grows at 2236 masl.

What does Merly León taste like?

Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co lists mandarin, plum, almond and red rooibos tea.

How do I brew Merly León?

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.