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Sierra Verde

by reunion coffee roasters · toronto, canada

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is sierra verde, a kenya from reunion coffee roasters.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zestmilk chocolatedark chocolate

the bean

origin
kenya
roast
medium
status
in stock
sierra verde is a medium roast kenyan coffee from reunion coffee roasters. kenya is known for producing coffees with pronounced acidity and citrus character, and sierra verde delivers exactly that, with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest sitting alongside milk and dark chocolate in the cup. the medium roast keeps the fruit-forward brightness intact while letting the chocolate notes add weight and balance. it works well as a filter brew, where a slightly cooler brew temperature, around 90 to 92 degrees celsius, will preserve the citrus clarity without pushing the acidity too sharp.

common questions

What does Sierra Verde taste like?

sierra verde has bright citrus character, lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, balanced by milk chocolate and dark chocolate, giving it both acidity and a rounded, slightly sweet finish.

How is Sierra Verde grown and processed?

sierra verde is sourced from kenya, a region well regarded for high-altitude growing conditions that produce coffees with distinct acidity, though no specific farm, altitude, or processing method has been provided for this lot.

How should I brew Sierra Verde?

as a medium roast, sierra verde suits filter methods such as pour over or batch brew, where the citrus notes can develop clearly, use a brew temperature around 90 to 93 degrees celsius to keep the brightness without over-extracting the acidity.

about reunion coffee roasters

the espresso here is the thing to start with. reunion coffee roasters has built a real reputation on roncesvalles, a street that already knows what it wants and doesn't need convincing. you pull up to 385 roncesvalles ave and you're in a neighbourhood that runs on coffee and groceries and long weekend mornings, and reunion fits that rhythm without forcing it. the espresso is taken seriously, which sounds obvious until you've had enough mediocre pulls to appreciate what that actually means. locally well regarded, and that local part matters, because roncesvalles regulars are not especially forgiving. come on a slow weekday if you can. order the espresso straight.

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