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El Oso - Peru

by the roasting shed · london, uk

you'll taste red apple before winey. this is el oso - peru, a washed peru from the roasting shed.

red applewiney

the bean

origin
peru
region
cajamarca
process
washed
status
in stock
el oso is a washed peruvian coffee from the roasting shed, sourced from cajamarca, a high-altitude growing region in northern peru known for clean, structured cups. the washed process strips the cherry before drying, which keeps the flavour focused and clear. in the cup expect red apple acidity and a winey depth that gives it some character without tipping into heaviness. it suits filter brewing, where the clean processing and fruit-forward profile can come through without interference. a good pick if you like brightness and a little complexity in a straightforward, well-defined cup.

common questions

What does El Oso - Peru taste like?

el oso has tasting notes of red apple and a winey quality, giving it a bright, fruit-forward character with some depth.

How is El Oso - Peru grown and processed?

it's grown in cajamarca, peru, and processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed before drying to produce a clean, clearly defined cup.

How should I brew El Oso - Peru?

filter brewing methods work well here, as they allow the clean washed processing and red apple acidity to come through clearly and without muddying the cup.

about the roasting shed

hornsey road isn't exactly shoreditch, but that's precisely why the roasting shed works so well here. tucked between finsbury park's everyday bustle, this little roastery has built something chains can't replicate: actual relationships. the kind where your barista remembers how you take your flat white without asking. their beans arrive raw and leave transformed, roasted in small batches with the sort of attention that shows in every cup. you can smell the difference when you walk in. that fresh, complex scent of coffee at its peak, not the bitter char of over-roasted beans sitting too long. regulars queue on saturday mornings not because it's trendy, but because the espresso here tastes like it was made for them specifically. 219 google reviews averaging 4.8 stars don't lie. some places chase instagram followers. the roasting shed chases that next great cup.

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