El Zapote

Published by Bill Glover on

This post is part of the Advent of Coffee series.

Day 13

NameEl Zapote
GrowerFrancisco Alvarado
OriginHonduras
VarietyBourbon
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
AcidityApple
MouthfeelRound
Hints ofBlack tea & cranberry

Preparation

Time: 10:15

Washed the filter, warmed the mug and prepared hot water. Water temperature was 94.2ºC. Measured 22g coffee and poured 50ml over the coffee to wet it. Waited 30s and pured over a further 250ml water, keeping the filter funnel about half full.

Observation

The coffee grounds gave off a strong toasted nutty aroma.

In the mouth, it reminded me of tea without milk. It had a freshness without the astringent taste of black tea. A light roast. I didn’t pick up on the cranberry.