ROAST Light
HAVE IT BLACK
ALTITUDE 850 - 1000 MASL
PROCESSING NATURAL - CARBONIC MACERATION
LOCATION COORG, KARNATAKA
VARIETY EXCELSA
ABOUT THE COFFEE
Komal and Akshay have been exploring species beyond Arabica and Robusta for years. And Excelsa has long been a part of their playground. This incredible species can resist pests, withstand drought, and survive low rainfall. It's also naturally lower in caffeine. But what makes it equally exciting for specialty drinkers is its unique flavour. With this special lot, the producers show how it develops over a 132-hour fermentation.
Ripe Excelsa cherries were picked from trees that grow over 15m tall. After removing low-density cherries, the remaining cherries were prepared for carbonic maceration. Placed in custom-built tanks, they were allowed to ferment in a CO2-rich environment. To guide the process, the producers added select starter cultures. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast behind bread, beer, and wine, created fruity complexity. Lactobacillus, the bacterium best known for fermenting curd, developed a creamy mouthfeel. After 84 hours, the lids on the tanks were removed. It set an aerobic phase in motion, which extended fermentation for another 48 hours. Finally, the coffee was dried in polyhouses over 12 days until it reached 12% moisture.
Roasted to a light profile, the result is a unique expression of Excelsa. It opens with the aroma of wild berries, setting up a sip with a medium to high body. Layers of red plum, ripe banana, nutmeg, and sweet cedar unfold next. And rounding off each sip is an aftertaste of malt.
We recommend brewing this coffee black as an espresso, a pour over, or using a French Press.
Recommended Resting Period: 13 days
Note: This coffee pack is a special release with limited availability and, therefore, cannot be included in a subscription plan.
How to Brew
We recommend brewing this coffee black as an espresso, a pour over, or using a French Press.
RECOMMENDED METHODS
BREW TIME
2 Minutes
COFFEE DOSE
15g
GRIND SIZE
AeroPress
WATER VOLUME
200ml
WATER TEMPERATURE
92°C
BREW TIME
3 Minutes
COFFEE DOSE
18g
GRIND SIZE
Pour Over
WATER VOLUME
260ml
WATER TEMPERATURE
95°C
About Excelsa by Mooleh Manay Estate
Komal and Akshay have been exploring species beyond Arabica and Robusta for years. And Excelsa has long been a part of their playground. This incredible species can resist pests, withstand drought, and survive low rainfall. It's also naturally lower in caffeine. But what makes it equally exciting for specialty drinkers is its unique flavour. With this special lot, the producers show how it develops over a 132-hour fermentation.
Ripe Excelsa cherries were picked from trees that grow over 15m tall. After removing low-density cherries, the remaining cherries were prepared for carbonic maceration. Placed in custom-built tanks, they were allowed to ferment in a CO2-rich environment. To guide the process, the producers added select starter cultures. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast behind bread, beer, and wine, created fruity complexity. Lactobacillus, the bacterium best known for fermenting curd, developed a creamy mouthfeel. After 84 hours, the lids on the tanks were removed. It set an aerobic phase in motion, which extended fermentation for another 48 hours. Finally, the coffee was dried in polyhouses over 12 days until it reached 12% moisture.
Roasted to a light profile, the result is a unique expression of Excelsa. It opens with the aroma of wild berries, setting up a sip with a medium to high body. Layers of red plum, ripe banana, nutmeg, and sweet cedar unfold next. And rounding off each sip is an aftertaste of malt.
We recommend brewing this coffee black as an espresso, a pour over, or using a French Press.
Recommended Resting Period: 13 days
Note: This coffee pack is a special release with limited availability and, therefore, cannot be included in a subscription plan.
