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Peru Gilmer Cordova-Mejia

by french truck coffee · new orleans, usa

you'll taste jasmine before floral. this is peru gilmer cordova-mejia, a washed peru from french truck coffee.

jasminefloralbrown sugarmilk chocolatedark chocolate

the bean

origin
peru
region
cajamarca
process
washed
varietal
caturra
status
in stock
peru gilmer cordova-mejia is a single-producer washed caturra from cajamarca, peru, roasted by french truck coffee. the washed process keeps the cup clean and bright, letting the caturra varietal show its character: jasmine and floral aromatics up front, settling into brown sugar sweetness and a finish that moves between milk chocolate and darker cocoa. it suits brewing methods that highlight clarity and sweetness, pour-over being the natural fit. use a medium-fine grind, water around 93-96c, and a slow, even pour to keep the floral notes intact without muddying the chocolate base.

common questions

What does Peru Gilmer Cordova-Mejia taste like?

expect jasmine and floral notes in the aroma, a brown sugar sweetness through the body, and a finish that carries both milk chocolate and dark chocolate. the washed process keeps the cup clean, so those layers come through without much interference.

How is Peru Gilmer Cordova-Mejia grown and processed?

it is a caturra varietal grown in cajamarca, peru, by producer gilmer cordova-mejia, and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit before drying and tends to produce a cleaner, more defined cup.

How should I brew Peru Gilmer Cordova-Mejia?

pour-over suits this coffee well, since the washed process and caturra varietal reward brewing methods that emphasize clarity. a controlled, even pour at around 93-96c will help highlight the floral and chocolate notes without over-extracting.

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