Notes of dried fig and plum
INDIA HARLEY PICHIA (NATURAL)
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THE INFORMATION
THE INFORMATION
Country
Manjarabad, Karnataka, India
Variety
S795 & SLN9 Arabica
Process
Natural - Sun-Dried Natural
Roast
THE PRODUCER
THE PRODUCER
Located in the picturesque Manjarabad coffee region, Harley is owned and run by fourth generation coffee grower DM Purnesh and his daughters Chandini and Tapaswini. The farm and its processing mill are simply stunning, with lake, waterfall, dense shade vegetation. We've known the family for many years now and have been very lucky to visit the farm on several occasions, as well as welcoming Purnesh and Tapaswini over to Dark Woods. We completely trust in their incredible attitude to quality, for both their washed, specialty robusta that we buy each season and their development of unique, flavour packed micro-lots. This year we've bought Pichia and Citrus Reverie (both arabica) and Berry Bounce (a natural, fermented robusta.)
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CITY
BRIGHT, MODERN,
FRUIT-FORWARD FLAVOURS.
Harley Estate is primarily known for its specialty robusta production, but here they hand select their finest arabica cherries, wash in clean water and then ferment them overnight with a special yeast called Pichia. The coffee is then transferred to raised beds to be slow-dried, with even and regular raking. This processing lends the coffee a floral, fruity note and sweet finish and presents a really beautiful micro-lot.
Please note we only hold a limited stock of these products, but we aim to roast at least two times a week (T&Cs apply)
How to brew
We normally lean toward filter brewing for the producer series as the method highlights the more complex and delicate flavours in lighter roasted coffee. As always, we default to the industry standard of 60g of coffee per litre of water as a starting point.
For espresso try a 1:2.5 brew ratio and shot times of around 24-30 seconds.
Tasting notes
Enticing, aromatic notes of dried fig and plum with a rich, dark chocolate flavour, citrus zestiness and a pleasantly winey finish. This is all layered with a nutty, velvety full-bodied character. Enjoy as a vibrant and fruity batch brew or a big-hitting espresso.