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Please see our IGTV to see how this went down and check back for the next Instagram Live Virtual Cupping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWith our monthly Public Cuppings in Lockdown Level 17 we don't anticipate being able to host you folks in our roastery for some coffee slurping any time soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, through the magic of the internet we can send the cupping to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if you've never been able to attend one of our cuppings, or just miss slurping coffee from a spoon, or who knows, maybe you're confined to your house to keep the apocalypse at bay and have nothing better to do on Saturday May 16th at 13h00, then this is your time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll be hosting a cupping Live on Instagram and this kit lets you join in and cup along with us for a live tasting of our 5 freshest lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure we’re all on the same page, the Slurpy Set includes:\u003cbr\u003e— One vac-sealed pack with just the right amount of each coffee to cup (you can choose beans or we can grind for you)\u003cbr\u003e— Placemats to cup along with (origin info, tasting notes, and order)\u003cbr\u003e— Some easy-to-follow instructions\u003cbr\u003e— And a sachet of minerals to add to a 5-litre bottle of Aquelle® water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to grab a bottle of the Aquelle® water yourself beforehand, but don't worry, it's available pretty much everywhere. We'll give you the minerals to make it good for brewing. You'll also need to get some spoons (at least 2x dessert spoons, the deeper the bowl, the better). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/collections\/equipment\/products\/alphabet-soup-cupping-spoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIf you want the perfect cupping spoon, just add it to your cart right here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, and while you get to taste, you also get to do something nice. \u003cstrong\u003eHalf of the cost of each kit goes into a virtual tip jar for Jhb’s best baristas. Yes, our baristas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on grinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have a good home grinder or cafe quality bulk grinder (EK43 or similar) then opting for beans is cool, however if you own a spice grinder, espresso grinder or entry-level hand grinder, it would be better to opt for pre-ground as properly ground coffee trumps fresh (but poorly\/unevenly) ground coffee for flavour and extraction. Also, consider if you'll be able to grind the 5 doses fast enough (under 5 mins) to practically participate with beans. 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It isn’t \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e a meticulously processed washed Geisha from renowned Geisha producer, Jamison Savage, grown in the home of Geishas, Panama. Nope, this is Spectrum and like its natural sibling, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/collections\/special-release\/products\/jasper-geisha-natural-carbonic-maceration-panama\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrism\u003c\/a\u003e, it has undergone a unique carbonic maceration fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this process, perfectly ripe coffee is hand-sorted, pulped, then placed in sealed, temperature-controlled tanks flushed with carbon dioxide. Within this anaerobic environment yeast production and the breakdown of sugar is carefully manipulated to build intensely sweet fruit characteristics and a rich mouthfeel in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be one of the most elegant coffees you'll taste all year. Expect a full bouquet of something fascinatingly floral—complex, layered sweetness with lime cordial, nectarine, jasmine tea, a vibrant passionfruit acidity, creamy texture, impossible balance, and an eternal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 100g pack – roast date 29\/09\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864800451,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/DiamondGeishaSml_9a1b34d8-ae8e-4124-a4b3-ffffe0fb5246.jpg?v=1696062616"},{"product_id":"a-shot-in-the-dark-final-round-winning-roast-baho-bugoyi-rwanda","title":"A Shot in the Dark First Place Roast - Baho Bugoyi, Rwanda","description":"\u003cp\u003eHints of apricot, caramel, jasmine, and victory!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coffee Magazine organise a roasting competition each year. This year we thought we'd enter. This is the roast we submitted for blind scoring to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeemagazine.co.za\/blog\/18\/5960\/winners-a-shot-in-the-dark-2020-comes-to-a-celebratory-end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewin the finals round of the competition.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG, BORING, DETAILED BIT: 50+ roasters received the same coffee and each submitted a roast for blind scoring in the preliminary round of the competition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/collections\/archived-coffees\/products\/a-shot-in-the-dark-qualifying-round-coffee-new-oriente-moyuta-guatemala?variant=32389784698964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYou may remember this release of the roast that got us to 6th place in the qualifying round.\u003c\/a\u003e The top 10 progressed to the finals round and received a new coffee, a washed red bourbon from the Bugoyi station in Rwanda, to roast and submit for blind scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTL;DR: Here's a taste of our winning approach to roasting this lot. It's a fresh boi with vibrant stone fruit acidity and apricot flavour (kinda like apricot sweets), that moves to caramel, with hints of jasmine florals and a sweet black tea finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIMITED AVAILABILITY: yup, there are only about 20-odd boxes of this, and roasts may be a few weeks old at time of purchase – it took a couple weeks for winners to be announced. Don't worry, we've brewed this on the bar and things are still very tasty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864833219,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/ASITDWinnerBugoyisml_5f182e42-5e11-4092-b4f4-bdcaa7e0a2e1.jpg?v=1696062619"},{"product_id":"eli-espinoza-soberon-natural-san-ignacio-peru","title":"Eli Espinoza Soberón Natural, San Ignacio, Peru","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eToffee apples, papaya, violets, cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo balanced, so sweet, so thicc. Straight up delish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864865987,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/EliEspinozaSoberonNatsml_f48adbaa-a24c-4c64-8689-f892b9441f35.jpg?v=1696062622"},{"product_id":"diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-r-03-cauca-colombia","title":"Diego Samuel Bermudez Hyperprocessed Castillo R-03, Cauca, Colombia","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyperprocessed! What nonsense is that you ask. Well, you try explain the way this stuff has been handled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst, cherry goes through a 24-hour fermentation at 19ºC. Following this coffee is pulped then water is added at a temperature of 24ºC and a second stage of fermentation goes down with the cofee in it's own mucilage for a further 36 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNow, the coffee hits a thermic shock wash to arrest any further development and lock flavour in. First these lots are dropped into 40ºC water, then cooled off in 12ºC water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen, to mitigate the ups and downs of variable climatic conditions these guys are dried incredibly fast inside Diego's own purpose-built Eco-Enigma closed circuit condensers over 30 hours at 32ºC and a relative humidity of 30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWho knows what it all means, all we're particularly sure of is that these are some of the most exciting coffees we've ever released. So exciting in fact that we had to feature three of them. Click the underlined bits to see Diego's other experimental Castillo lots, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-p-02-cauca-colombia\"\u003eP-02\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-y-05-cauca-colombia\"\u003eY-05\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864898755,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/DiegoSamuelBermudezR-03sml_bc0168b6-0502-4033-bc59-7801f98c787e.jpg?v=1696062626"},{"product_id":"diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-p-02-cauca-colombia","title":"Diego Samuel Bermudez Hyperprocessed Castillo P-02, Cauca, Colombia","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperprocessed! What nonsense is that you ask. Well, you try explain the way this stuff has been handled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst, cherry goes through anaerobic fermentation for 48 hours in tanks with relief valves at a temperature of 18ºC. Following this coffee is pulped then takes another anaerobic fermentation bath in it's own mucilage for a further 48 hours at 20ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot done yet, the coffee hits a thermic shock wash to arrest any further development and lock flavour in. First these lots are dropped into 40ºC water, then cooled off in 12ºC water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen, to mitigate the ups and downs of variable climatic conditions these guys are dried incredibly fast inside Diego's own purpose-built closed circuit condensers over 34 hours at 35ºC and a relative humidity of 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWho knows what it all means, all we're particularly sure of is that these are some of the most exciting coffees we've ever released. So exciting in fact that we had to feature three of them. Click the underlined bits to see Diego's other experimental Castillo lots, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-y-05-cauca-colombia\"\u003eY-05\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-r-03-cauca-colombia\"\u003eR-03\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864931523,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/DiegoSamuelBermudezP-02sml_971a17d4-9d8b-4e45-a4b9-73ea83e738dc.jpg?v=1696062629"},{"product_id":"diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-y-05-cauca-colombia","title":"Diego Samuel Bermudez Hyperprocessed Castillo Y-05, Cauca, Colombia","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperprocessed! What nonsense is that you ask. Well, you try explain the way this stuff has been handled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst, cherry goes through anaerobic fermentation for 48 hours in tanks with relief valves at a temperature of 18ºC. Following this coffee is pulped then takes another anaerobic fermentation bath in it's own mucilage for a further 96 hours at 18ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot done yet, the coffee hits a thermic shock wash to arrest any further development and lock flavour in. First these lots are dropped into 40ºC water, then cooled off in 12ºC water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThen, to mitigate the ups and downs of variable climatic conditions these guys are dried incredibly fast inside Diego's own purpose-built closed circuit condensers over 34 hours at 35ºC and a relative humidity of 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWho knows what it all means, all we're particularly sure of is that these are some of the most exciting coffees we've ever released. So exciting in fact that we had to feature three of them. Click the underlined bits to see Diego's other experimental Castillo lots,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-p-02-cauca-colombia\" class=\"text-link\"\u003eP-02\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-r-03-cauca-colombia\" class=\"text-link\"\u003eR-03\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-recommendations\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864964291,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/DiegoSamuelBermudezY-05small_7741d1ae-4553-4603-bc2c-108b94592604.jpg?v=1696062633"},{"product_id":"diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-set","title":"Diego Samuel Bermudez Hyperprocessed Castillo Set – Online Exclusive","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne varietal, one farm, three vastly different cups. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet all three to enjoy the full spectrum of flavour that Diego's pioneering processing techniques are making possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet includes a 250g box of all three Hyperprocessed lots: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-r-03-cauca-colombia\"\u003eR-03\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-y-05-cauca-colombia\"\u003eY-05\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/products\/diego-samuel-bermudez-hyperprocessed-castillo-p-02-cauca-colombia\"\u003eP-02\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is exclusively available through our webstore for a limited time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533864997059,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/DiegoHyperprocessedSet_c9ff8018-4147-455b-b9bd-bc6cd0eb3d65.jpg?v=1696062636"},{"product_id":"thageini-amber-076-washed-carbonic-maceration-kenya-100g","title":"Thageini Amber 076, Washed Carbonic Maceration, Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf this looks familiar, you're not wrong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe set aside a v small amount of this exceptional lot for competition. But, everything is cancelled and if there's anything 2020 needs it's a bit more 2019 in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we're releasing the last of our Amber 076 Washed Carbonic Maceration lot. May it save us all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cup expect something unexpected – layered sweetness with biscuit, malt, orange, milk choc \u0026amp; caramel, a crisp tropical acidity, jammy texture, and a finish that never ends. Incredible, sweet malty filters, outstanding espressos, magical milk drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB: this is a 100g pack from our Special Release range. 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Lime, peach, Earl Grey, and candied orange. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTasty Tip: if you previously enjoyed our offerings from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/collections\/archived-coffees\/products\/duromina-2-agaro-ethiopia?variant=32011399069780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDuromina\u003c\/a\u003e, this will be right up your alley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865062595,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/GenjiChalla8Sml_f83b821f-bb9f-4f52-9237-11dc2cc6710c.jpg?v=1696062642"},{"product_id":"norma-iris-fiallos-red-catuai-macerated-natural-copan-honduras","title":"Norma Iris Fiallos Red Catuai Macerated Natural, Copán, Honduras","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother release from one of our favourite producers, Norma Iris Fiallos. Not, the maragogype this time (though fresh crop of that is on its way!), this red catuai is offering loads of dark chocolate and cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot has undergone a 90hr maceration giving it huge fragrance and cherry acidity. Espressos tastes like blocks of dark choc melting in your mouth and milk drinks move into bubblegum ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasty Tip: if you previously enjoyed our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/father.coffee\/collections\/archived-coffees\/products\/norma-iris-fiallos-maragogype-macerated-natural-honduras?variant=32011444551764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorma Iris Macerated Maragogype\u003c\/a\u003e, this will hit the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865095363,"sku":null,"price":192.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/NormaIrisRedCatMac90Sml_cec15588-5ec1-4aab-a728-ebf0cd86ec62.jpg?v=1696062645"},{"product_id":"bookkisa-natural-guji-ethiopia","title":"Bookkisa Natural, Guji, Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, big, and summery. Just the natural Guji we've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense fruit cocktail cup with kiwi, blueberry and banana. Dry Lemon acidity and Turkish Delight with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865128131,"sku":null,"price":187.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/BookkisaNaturalSml_694e9d1a-cb88-43f2-bb04-a946513df9ad.jpg?v=1696062648"},{"product_id":"el-martillo-honey-santa-ana-el-salvador","title":"El Martillo Honey, Santa Ana, El Salvador","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, rich, and deliciously classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate ice cream and apple pie on this honey processed bourbon lot from Jose Salaverria offers the just the kinda easy-drinking cup to start the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865160899,"sku":null,"price":203.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/ElMartilloHoneySml_e38bdc9d-0baf-4d5e-8877-35f9d61830f0.jpg?v=1696062651"},{"product_id":"kyonza-kingha-collective-kanungu-uganda","title":"Kyonza Kingha Collective, Kanungu, Uganda","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first Ugandan release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, lush lime and apricot from SL varieties harvested by a collective of outgrowers and washed at the Kingha Estate wetmill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral fruit tea filters and creamy apricot shots are where this lot shines. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865193667,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/KyonzaKinghaCollectiveSm_b5eb5289-c0eb-4496-b5e8-e0d2c06b1c94.jpg?v=1696062654"},{"product_id":"susana-hurtado-inga-san-ignacio-peru","title":"Susana Hurtado Inga, San Ignacio, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuicy, fruity, round, and so balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry on the front, leads to mango in the middle and a finish of pomegranate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelish whatever you do to it, but shines on filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865226435,"sku":null,"price":167.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/SusanaHurtadoIngaSml_a6a06661-a25b-46ba-abf0-0caf45ca1443.jpg?v=1696062657"},{"product_id":"alko-kerinci-natural-west-sumatra-indonesia-1","title":"Alko Kerinci Natural, West Sumatra, Indonesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA welcome return from Alko Cooperative. Fruity and delish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super sweet and aromatic natural brewing passionfruit and red apple filters, Sauv Blanc shots, and custard cortados.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865259203,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/AlkoKerinci2020Sml_4b659d82-f978-4d56-8d8a-1a778eea5f3a.jpg?v=1696062660"},{"product_id":"el-encanto-3-natural-antioquia-colombia","title":"El Encanto #3 Natural, Antioquia, Colombia","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoppy, fruity, fermenty, ridiculous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first ever natural Colombia brings coating cherry beer filters and makes our favourite milk drink by far at the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865291971,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/ElEncantoNaturalSml_daf8979c-7b45-4da9-8eba-c8350fe8bc5b.jpg?v=1696062663"},{"product_id":"jaguara-5-natural-minas-gerais-brazil","title":"Jaguara #5 Natural, Minas Gerais, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother classic number from the Garcias. This yellow catuai delivers a crisp brew with a comfy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple fig upfront moves through milk choc with a distinct finish of hazelnut. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42533865324739,"sku":null,"price":176.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2184\/9535\/products\/Jaguara5NaturalSml_05e0ca41-7ce1-4f40-a03c-3e82bb4a1efe.jpg?v=1696062666"},{"product_id":"mbirizi-gatara-shade-1-kayanza-burundi","title":"Mbirizi Gatara Shade #1, Kayanza, Burundi","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig, bright and just plain brilliant. 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And, finally, the parchment is dried in just 29hrs using Diego's own controlled air (set to 35ºC, 25% RH) recirculation condenser drying system, the EcoEnigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of all this work is a cup so distinct, so delicious, we can only really assume that eliciting astonishment was all part of the intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, prepare to weep, prepare to laugh, this coffee is something special. Impossible aromatics, fresh peach, champagne, and a finish so long it'll still be there when the letter you write home about it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Special Release is a 250g pack – current roast date 18\/01 – final roast of this coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to limited availability we have not listed grind options as variants. 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Please see our IGTV to see how this went down and check back for the next Instagram Live Virtual Cupping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur monthly Public Cuppings are \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e a successfully distributed vaccine away, so we don't imagine being able to host some slurping in our roastery for some time to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, that doesn't mean that there isn't still v important slurping off of spoons to be done. 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Yes, we're getting even more dramatic now. You'll need to grab a bottle of distilled water yourself beforehand, it can be a little tough to find so don't leave this till the day of. That said, you can find this at most pharmacies and some health shops. Pro tip: Dischem sells 5-litre bottles. We'll give you the minerals to make it good for brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also need to get some spoons (at least 2x dessert spoons, the deeper the bowl, the better). 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This could be a geisha, but it isn't. This is really Diego and the team at Finca El Paraiso at their absolute, intentional best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe processing treatment on our 5th release from this exceptional producer begins with a deliberate selection of 90% ripe and 10% semi-ripe pink bourbon grown at 1930masl in El Tambo, Cauca. The cherry is then washed in sterilised water to reduce microbial load before two whole-cherry fermentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first in a dry aerobic state for 42hrs at 17ºC, followed by a second in a dry anaerobic state for 72hrs at 19ºC. 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