Specialty grade · SCA 80+
El Flaco Grande - Medium Roast (Whole Bean)
Origin, process and SCA score are listed in the details below.
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Known for its Yellow Honey process, the beans of El Flaco Grande are hand-picked at high altitude and pulped until they are left with a layer of sticky golden mucilage to dry in the sun. Fermentation runs 168 hours in total — 96 in cherry, 72 in mucilage — using roughly 39 litres less water per kilo than a washed process. The result is a cup that's naturally sweet and complex, with notes of honey, caramel, and stone fruit.
Our highest rated specialty coffee at SCA 87.
- Flavor Profile: Honey sweetness, tropical fruits, hints of cherry and caramel
- Roast Level: Medium
- Process: Yellow Honey — 168-hour fermentation, sun-dried for maximum sweetness
- Origin: Single-Origin from Finca Los Cedros, Ebéjico, Antioquia, Colombia
- Altitude: 1,900–2,100 m
- Variety: Castillo — Colombia
- SCA: 87
Start at roughly 60g of coffee per litre of water (about 2 tablespoons per 6oz cup) and adjust to taste.
Water just off the boil, 195-205F. Grind coarse for French press and cold brew, medium for drip and pour-over, fine for espresso.
Store the bag sealed at room temperature, away from light. Grind just before brewing where you can.
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