MERCI FERNANDEZ / PERU

merci fernandez is a washed bourbon from cajamarca, peru, roasted by fuglen coffee roasters. cajamarca sits in the northern highlands, where washed processing strips the cherry cleanly to highlight the bean's inherent character. in the cup it runs toward bright and delicate, with red apple acidity, tropical fruit sweetness, and jasmine floral tones. because the washed process and bourbon varietal both reward clarity, this coffee responds well to brew methods that let those lighter qualities come through, filter brewing at a moderate temperature will keep the acidity defined without muddying the floral notes.