Therefore - Carrara
Welcome to back to Therefore! These guys not only roast great coffee, but are highly focused on transparency and supporting the farmers as best as they can. Following the likes of Sample & Fieldwork, they release regular transparency reports to update us on.
"One of the most important things we can do as roasters is commit to the coffee we buy ahead of time. Forward buying and investing in our producers breeds confidence and security at farm level. With a reliable buyer and a steady cash flow, producers are able to invest in their crops, refine processing methods and upgrade equipment which ultimately increases quality of harvest. This gives the producer the power to demand consistent premiums, creating a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship."
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"Our house blend, sweet and balanced."
50%: Andino, Colombia
50%: La Estrella, Nicaragua
Roast date - 28/08/2023
Process - Washed / Washed
Flavour notes - Milo, Caramel, Cranberry
"The Macizo Colombiano is the area where the three ranges of the Colombian Andes come together to form one massive range. This convergence and the influence of rivers, the Amazon and the Pacific creates a unique cluster of micro-climates. Andino del Oriente Coffee comes from producers who farm in this dynamic zone. Bruselas is a community in Huila located in this area. Producers often plant avocados and other tropical fruits amongst their coffee trees. Caravela works closely with the small-scale coffee producers in Bruselas, under the name Andino guaranteeing a sustainable farming practices and consistent cup quality. We are proud to embark on a long term relationship with them, pre-booking our years to ensure confidence at farm level."
Origin - Pitalito, Colombia
Roast Date - 28/08/2023
Variety - Colombia, Caturra, Castillo
Process - Washed
Flavour notes - Golden syrup, Nectarine
Carmen used to be a nurse assistant in her younger days. However, she was tired of the long nights and not being able to manage her own time. That was when Carmen met Efren Albeiro in 2010 and after getting married, Carmen moved to the farm, where Efren Albeiro was already producing coffee, but in a conventional way with no quality focus. Carmen arrived in the farm and immediately got involved in the coffee business, taking care of keeping registers and track of the numbers, accounting, and management of the farm. Today, Carmen and Efren Albeiro are a team, they work together and collaborate one another in everything."
Origin - Huila, Colombia
Roast Date - 28/08/2023
Variety - Colombia
Process - Washed
Flavour notes - Apricot, Carob
Origin - Karongi, Rwanda
Roast Date - 28/08/2023
Variety - Bourbon
Process - Washed
Flavour notes - Green grapes, Melon
Recipes
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Espresso - 9 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.1 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time
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Espresso - 6 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.4 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time
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Pourover Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:15 (dry coffee:water) Bloom - 30 seconds Flow rate - fast *Adjust grind size to achieve desired flow rate |
Aeropress Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:15 (dry coffee : water) Bloom - 30 seconds Brew time - 90 seconds (including bloom) Press consistently over 15-20 seconds. |
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Stove top Ratio - 1 - 8 (dry coffee : water) |
