{"id":9417109176551,"title":"Alex Reynoso - natural","handle":"alex-reynoso-natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSINGLE ORIGIN COFFEE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer:  \u003c\/strong\u003eAlex Reynoso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMill \/ Washing Station:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSanta Clara, Antigua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e Sansupo, Mataquescuintla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-connect-id=\"gmnplu03rgqj\" class=\"\"\u003eCaturra, Pache San Ramón, Catimor,\u003c\/span\u003e Marsellesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:  \u003c\/strong\u003e1700 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003egreen mango, Neapolitan, strawberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe notoriously avoid natural coffees in most instances because they are risky to produce for smaller farms who can't afford to over-ferment and blow it, potentially losing buyers. Many farms don't have the controlled drying infrastructure to produce stable, excellent naturals. We can't typically or sustainably afford to \"buy it anyway\" and blend out pulpy coffees at higher prices in perpetuity. BUT there's sometimes a but. Alex has been working over the last few years to nail his fermentation levels and get his coffees to a point where we can both positively offer a natural lot with integrity. Also, and more importantly, the aquifer that his farm is dependent upon is not recovering like previous years when drought conditions were less frequent and effects of climate change less dramatic. So, less water-dependent processing methods are important. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen mango, strawberry and milk chocolate. 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Many farms don't have the controlled drying infrastructure to produce stable, excellent naturals. We can't typically or sustainably afford to \"buy it anyway\" and blend out pulpy coffees at higher prices in perpetuity. BUT there's sometimes a but. Alex has been working over the last few years to nail his fermentation levels and get his coffees to a point where we can both positively offer a natural lot with integrity. Also, and more importantly, the aquifer that his farm is dependent upon is not recovering like previous years when drought conditions were less frequent and effects of climate change less dramatic. So, less water-dependent processing methods are important. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen mango, strawberry and milk chocolate. Intensely sweet and fragrant and deserving of a couple weeks rest before service if you can manage.\u003c\/p\u003e"}