ethiopia + colombia + guatemala + el salvador coffee
by manzanita roasting company and coffee house · san diego, usa
you'll taste jasmine before floral. this is el gaucho blend, a natural ethiopia + colombia + guatemala + el salvador from manzanita roasting company and coffee house.
el gaucho blend offers jasmine and floral aromatics alongside milk chocolate and dark chocolate, a combination that gives the cup both a delicate, fragrant quality and a grounded sweetness. the natural process on the ethiopian yirgacheffe component reinforces those floral and sweeter characteristics.
the blend sources coffee from four origins, ethiopia (yirgacheffe), colombia, guatemala, and el salvador, with the ethiopian portion processed naturally, meaning the coffee cherry is dried whole before milling. this natural process is a key driver of the floral and sweet notes in the final cup.
filter methods such as pour-over or drip brewing tend to highlight the jasmine and floral notes cleanly, while espresso or french press will lean into the milk chocolate and dark chocolate body. grind fresh and use water around 93-96°c to avoid muting the more delicate floral tones.
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