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SON LA

by bard coffee · portland, usa

you'll taste lemon before honey. this is son la, a honey vietnam from bard coffee.

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the bean

origin
vietnam
process
honey
status
in stock
son la is a honey-processed coffee from vietnam, roasted by bard coffee. honey processing means the fruit's mucilage is left on the bean during drying, which carries through to the cup as sweetness and body. expect lemon brightness up front, followed by honey and honeycomb sweetness, with a leathery depth that adds structure. that balance of acidity and sticky sweetness makes it well suited to filter brewing, where clarity and sweetness can develop without the intensity of espresso masking the subtler leather note.

common questions

What does SON LA taste like?

son la leads with lemon acidity and follows with honey and honeycomb sweetness, finishing with a leathery depth that gives the cup a grounded, slightly savory quality.

How is SON LA grown and processed?

son la is grown in vietnam and processed using the honey method, where the coffee cherry's mucilage is left on the bean during drying, contributing to its sweetness and body.

How should I brew SON LA?

a filter brew method works well here, allowing the lemon brightness and honey sweetness to come through cleanly without the added intensity of espresso.

about bard coffee

portland's coffee scene runs deeper than the tourist maps suggest. you'll find the real action scattered through neighborhoods where locals actually live and work. bard coffee sits on middle street like it's been part of the landscape for decades, though the steady stream of people walking in with their own mugs suggests something more recent. this isn't a place trying to impress anyone with flashy setups or complicated menu boards. the coffee speaks first. regulars here have strong opinions about what constitutes good coffee, and they keep coming back for reasons that have nothing to do with convenience or location. some mornings the line stretches past the door, but nobody seems particularly bothered by the wait. the beans rotate seasonally, the brewing stays consistent, and the whole operation feels like it knows exactly what it's doing. middle street gets busy around lunch, but the afternoon pour-overs hit different when the neighborhood settles into its quieter rhythm.

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