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cata x el encanto - (yeast-inoculated natural, chiroso) sca: 88, colombia coffee from kobean coffee roasters

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CATA x El Encanto - (Yeast-Inoculated Natural, Chiroso) SCA: 88

by kobean coffee roasters · manchester, uk

you'll taste milk chocolate before dark chocolate. this is cata x el encanto - (yeast-inoculated natural, chiroso) sca: 88, an anaerobic colombia from kobean coffee roasters.

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the bean

origin
colombia
process
anaerobic
status
in stock
availability checked
26 may 2026
cata x el encanto is a chiroso variety colombian coffee from kobean coffee roasters, processed as a yeast-inoculated natural anaerobic, meaning the cherry ferments whole with introduced yeast strains before drying. that controlled fermentation drives a concentrated, layered chocolate character, landing on milk chocolate sweetness with a darker, more bitter cocoa edge underneath. scoring 88 on the sca scale, it sits in specialty-grade territory with clear definition. it suits brewing methods that highlight body and sweetness, such as french press or espresso, where the anaerobic depth has room to come through.

common questions

What does CATA x El Encanto - (Yeast-Inoculated Natural, Chiroso) SCA: 88 taste like?

this coffee delivers milk chocolate and dark chocolate flavors, with the anaerobic natural process adding depth and intensity to that cocoa profile. the combination of both chocolate registers suggests a cup that moves from a softer, sweeter front to a slightly bitter, roasted cocoa finish.

How is CATA x El Encanto - (Yeast-Inoculated Natural, Chiroso) SCA: 88 grown and processed?

it is a chiroso variety coffee grown in colombia, processed using a yeast-inoculated anaerobic natural method, where specific yeast cultures are introduced during sealed fermentation before the whole cherry is dried. this process is more controlled than a standard natural and tends to amplify sweetness and fermentation-driven complexity.

How should I brew CATA x El Encanto - (Yeast-Inoculated Natural, Chiroso) SCA: 88?

brewing methods that preserve body and sweetness, such as french press, moka pot, or espresso, suit the heavy, chocolate-forward profile that anaerobic natural processing produces. if you prefer filter brewing, a lower water temperature around 90 to 92 celsius can help balance the fermentation character without pushing bitterness.

about kobean coffee roasters

a slow saturday with nowhere urgent to be is probably the right frame for hawthorn grove. heaton moor isn't the kind of place you pass through by accident, which means if you're at kobean, you made a choice to be there, and that already sets a different tone. the roastery side of the operation matters here: this isn't a shop that resells someone else's beans and hopes for the best. stockport's specialty scene is quieter than the city centre's, but kobean sits at a level that holds its own against any of it, which the regulars will tell you without being asked. the neighbourhood has that unhurried quality that makes a second cup feel less like indulgence and more like good sense. worth arriving before the weekend lunch hour, when hawthorn grove is at its most itself.

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