Brazil Maragogype

A microlot is a small percentage of a crop, sorted out of as being the very best quality of the entire harvest. This variety is called Maragogype and nicknamed the Elephant Bean because it is the largest know varietal and is wrinkled like the skin of our favorite pachyderm.  It was grown on the Macuba Estate in Minas Gerais, known for producing some truly excellent offerings.

As coffee, it's very drinkable, but not complex. It has a reasonably good mouthfeel, a nutty flavor, cocoa, toffee, overall pleasant mug of coffee.

But as espresso? It's incredible. It has all the components of a perfect espresso blend, without being a blend. No bitterness, slight sour fruitiness, sweetness, nuttiness, lots of crema, caramel and vanilla notes, good mouthfeel, and intense floral notes.

Try it as a straight shot or a macchiato, and if you don't have an espresso machine, enjoy it in an aeropress or mokka pot!

Brazil Margogype: Vanilla Cake, Lime, Lavender