
india coffee
by formative · westminster, uk
expect mushroom-savoury. this is umami, a washed india from formative.
umami leads with mushroom and savoury character, making it an unusually earthy, broth-like cup rather than a sweet or fruity one. it is a good choice if you prefer depth and umami-driven flavour over brightness.
the coffee is grown in coorg, india, and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit before drying. this clean processing approach emphasises the coffee's inherent savoury, terroir-driven qualities.
brew methods that produce a clean, defined cup, such as pour-over or filter, will best highlight the mushroom and savoury notes without adding muddiness. avoid over-extraction, which can push the savoury character into bitterness.
you should know who ian kissick is before you walk in. the 2023 uk barista champion, sixth at the 2024 worlds in athens, he opened formative back in march 2019 at buckingham green near victoria, long before the accolades. the room is minimal, almost austere, coffee doing all the talking. since 2022, kissick and head roaster nicholas pastellopoulos have been running their own roasting out of plot in south london, chasing high-process and managed-fermentation lots that taste genuinely unlike anything obvious.
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