Ecuador Taza Dorada Robusta 1st Place - Calixto Rivera

Summary

A honey processed Robusta coffee from Ecuador, winner of 1st place at the 2023 Taza Dorada Robusta competition. Produced by Calixto Rivera Narvaez in Gonzalo Pizarro province, this coffee features the Napopayomino variety and underwent a double fermentation process: cherries were fermented first, then pulped and fermented again before being dried as a honey process with remaining mucilage. Tasting notes include caramel, tamarind, cacao nibs, and dried banana, with a soft tart acidity and very creamy mouthfeel.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Omniroast

Decaffeinated

No

Producer

Calixto Rivera Narvaez

Variety

Napopayomino

Notes

Caramel, Tamarind

The roaster

Paradise Roasters

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