Monday, June 17, 2013

Java Sunda Mayang

Fresh out of the roaster we have Java Sunda Mayang.

Mayang is the project name for coffee from the area of Ciwidey. This is part of the continuing ambitious project in Western Java - to build an outpost in the oldest coffee growing region in Java, work with the local farmers, and wet-process the coffee in tiny batches to high standards. This current lot was rigorously hand sorted with local labor from the community. It drove up the cost of coffee, but resulted in a better cup, and is the spirit of this project to improve coffee and community in the area!

This is distinctive in flavor from all over Java coffee. All Java coffee sold in the U.S. is from Eastern Java.

In the cup it's jammy stone fruit notes with hints of hazelnut and a caramel-butter sweetness. Tannic fruit tea notes as it cools. An exceptional coffee.

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