Honduran Org. Marcala – 18 Rabbit – Natural Processed

Burman Coffee Traders

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Natural

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Description

This is the full natural version of the 18 rabbit, very fruit forward and on the wild side for naturals. Filled with sweet, fruit forward more fermented tones. Higher chaff and uneven roasting. A wonderful treat for fruit forward natural fans. Nestled near the pyramids of the Mayan King, 18 Rabbit (from which this coffee pulls its name), Flhor Zelaya Ontreras set out to change the coffee culture in her area. Starting her first farm when she was five years old, she was already focusing on growing organically. Now, as an adult, Flhor is committed to total sustainability of the land. She acquired a Biodynamic certification, which guarantees that her farming not only has the absence of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, but that the planting of coffee does not disrupt the ecosystem. It instead works with it. She manages an all-female cooperative and has now partnered with Cafe Kreyol and Cafe Femenino, to begin an entrepreneur program for indigenous women in the mountains. Healthier land makes better coffee, and for her hard work, Flhor earns over 300% higher wages than the Fair Trade minimum. We have come to love her in the time we have known her, and we hope you can see why. Tasting Notes: Similar to the other two offerings, this is an incredible year for the 18 rabbit coffees. A very clean and fruit forward cup, delicate and sweet cup best served in the light to medium roast range. At light roasts it hold up well but will be a little higher acidity with stronger fruitiness and whininess, only a hint of a darker toned contrast. Medium roasts introduce a more chocolaty balance and mute up some of the acidity making it nice for a lower acidity fan. A great mix of fruit and chocolaty factor where one can play with the balance of tones through roast level. Darker roasts are not recommended, get edgy and smoky with a little hint of fruit coming through. Roasting Notes: Easier to roast this year, much more even roasting but will have higher chaff levels. I would cut the b