NATIVO NOGALES CATURRA

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Finer than Neutral

Brew Time: 2:50

TDS: 1.36%

Extraction: 20.3%

Sensory Description:

The Nativo Nogales is a standout example of the Caturra variety, enhanced through thermal shock fermentation. This process results in a clean cup with distinct, vibrant characteristics. When dialed in properly, expect juicy sweetness reminiscent of cherries and watermelon candy, paired with crisp, bright acidity and prominent lemon notes. The acidity should be balanced by a juicy mouthfeel, medium body, and a long, sweet aftertaste. You’ll taste tropical fruits, delicate florals, and a clearly defined lemon note. This coffee is intense so take extra care to balance the profile during dialing.

Dial Notes:

Under-extracted brews will taste like citrus peel and lack sweetness. These brews left a tingling, fuzzy sensation on the tongue due to the sharp citrus and absence of sweetness.

Over-extracted brews will taste muted and flat with a short aftertaste. In these cups, the citrus brightness and tropical complexity from the thermal shock process were lost.

When dialing, aim for a lemon note that is clearly present but not dominant. In under-extracted brews, lemon overwhelmed everything, similar to biting into a lemon peel. Gradually adjust your grind finer until the lemon note is supported by juicy sweetness, like tropical fruits, cherry, and watermelon candy. If the coffee becomes muted or drying, you've gone too fine, coarsen slightly from there and fine-tune as needed.

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Finer than Neutral

Brew Time: 3:05

TDS: 1.35%

Extraction: 20.1%

Dose: 21g

Ratio: 1:16

Grind: Slightly finer than neutral

Brew Time: 2:57

TDS: 1.4%

Extraction: 19.73%

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Neutral

Brew Time: 3:30

TDS: 1.32%

Extraction: 19.5%

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Slightly coarser than neutral

Brew Time: 3:15

TDS: 1.3%

Extraction: 19.7%

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Finer than Neutral

Brew Time: 3:30

TDS: 1.38

Extraction: 20.2%

A deeply sweet “Kenyan” heirloom variety, aged 5 weeks with Law’s Four Grain Bourbon staves. Expect rich notes of chocolate liqueur, blackberry, and vanilla, all wrapped in a gentle bourbon warmth—born from a shared pursuit of excellence.

Casa Negra Washed Caturra:

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Slightly Finer than Neutral

Lab Grind: 8.5 EK43 Drip Burrs

Brew Time: 3:05

TDS: 1.33%

Extraction: 20.05%

Sensory Description:

When well-dialed Casa Negra is an excellent expression of a classic Colombian terroir. It presents with a bright orange-like acidity paired with a milk-chocolatey sweetness. The body is textured and creamy, similar to hot chocolate. This coffee also has subtle notes of sweet almond like an almond pastry.

Dial Notes:

This is a rather forgiving coffee, tasting good even when slightly under- and over-extracted. However, when under-extracted, this coffee presents with little sweetness and lacks the creamy body of a well-dialed brew. If you find your brew lacks sweetness but does not have a drying aftertaste, it’s likely under-extracted. If you’re having trouble detecting any of the orange-note and the aftertaste leaves your mouth dry, it’s likely over-extracted.

Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Filter: Sibarist Fast
Grind: Neutral
Brew Time: 2:40
TDS: 1.33%
Extraction: 19.8%

Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly Fine
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 2:55
TDS: 1.38
Extraction: 20%

Being a naturally processed coffee, make sure your dial emphasizes the full body of this coffee as well as its strawberry candy and tropical fruit notes.

Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly Fine
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 3:30
TDS: 1.38
Extraction: 20.20%

When well dialed, this coffee exhibits a vibrant acidity with very sweet profiles.

Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Neutral
Brew Time: 3:05
TDS: 1.43
Extraction: 21%