Chiapas Magico Espresso
From the estate of Finca Nuevo México operated by Ricardo Ibarra Baumann we have sourced a new Catimor Arabica varietal. Catimor is one of our favorite bases for espresso, and it has the added plus of being climate-change friendly. This espresso is so rich and satisfying a number of customers have told us it is their new favorite coffee. It brews well as a drip coffee, too. Our newest espresso was created as a commission for a Mexican cuisine restaurant in the Southwest. The Catimor base is sharp, has high body and a gentle acidity, with notes of butterscotch, green apple and tangerine. We have balanced this with lower-acid beans that have a smooth, buttery, chocolatey finish. The result is a delightfully complex cup with a compelling taste profile that makes it hard not to call for second cup, or third... This is a rich, satisfying espresso that has high appeal for every palate. Our name for this espresso reflects the wonderful practice in Mexico of preserving the heritage of unique