{"title":"Bourbon coffee beans (the coffee varietal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBourbon coffee is sweetness, red fruit and clean acidity, at its best when grown high and processed with care. Yellow Bourbon in particular carries that sweet, chocolatey profile you find in Brazilian natural lots. Washed Bourbon from Central America goes the other way: cleaner, brighter, more fruit-forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a variety, Bourbon is one of the oldest and most influential Arabica varietals in cultivation, and it's a parent or ancestor of most of what defines specialty coffee today, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-varietal-caturra\"\u003eCaturra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-varietal-catuai\"\u003eCatuai\u003c\/a\u003e, and Pacas. It originated on the island of Réunion, once called Bourbon, from Typica stock the French brought there in the early 1700s, then spread through Africa and the Americas over the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's not an easy plant to grow. Bourbon is susceptible to leaf rust and coffee berry disease, and yields are moderate, a liability commercially but part of why the cup quality holds up. Sub-varieties including Red, Yellow, and Pink Bourbon differ mainly in cherry colour at ripeness rather than plant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse related varietals: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-varietal-catuai\"\u003eCatuai\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-varietal-pacamara\"\u003ePacamara\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/collections\/coffee-varietal-caturra\"\u003eCaturra\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/varietals\/coffee-varietal-bourbon\"\u003eBourbon coffee varietal guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/varietals\"\u003eAll varietal guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peru-einer-saldivar-cansaboca-washed","title":"Peru: Einer Saldivar - Cansaboca (Organic)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeru: Einer Saldivar - Cansaboca, Washed (Organic)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh \u003cstrong\u003ered apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is balanced by a heap of soft \u003cstrong\u003edemerara sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e on the finish and aftertaste of this cup. As it cools, the apple softens with a delicate \u003cstrong\u003esatsuma\u003c\/strong\u003e coming through alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first visited Einer in 2022 and have bought coffee from his farm every year since. This year we cupped several lots from El Cedro and chose two, because they finish so far apart in the cup. This one is certified Organic and grown on a lower plot than Einer’s main farm. The contrasting lot is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/products\/peru-einer-saldivar-el-cedro-3-organic\" title=\"Peru: Einer Saldivar, El Cedro #3 (Organic)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Taste them side by side and you’ll find out how much the tiniest differences at origin change what ends up in your mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGetting to El Cedro\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/pages\/coffee-producer-einer-saldivar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEiner Saldivar\u003c\/a\u003e’s farm, El Cedro, sits in one of the remotest areas we’ve ever visited. Roland (our Green Buyer) has been up a few times to see Einer and his wife, and it’s quite the trek, even for someone who visits coffee farms regularly. It takes 8 hours by car from the nearest working airport to the town of Jaén, roughly 1.5 hours from Jaén to the local receiving village, another 30 minutes to Einer’s house, and then a steep 45-minute climb to find him out on his farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEiner inherited the farm from his parents, and nearly all his neighbours are cousins or extended family. At around 2,000 m.a.s.l. and planted with traditional Bourbon, El Cedro has the altitude and variety to produce great coffee. What it needed was a good buyer and access to agronomic information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin Coffee Lab changed that. It’s an exporter based in Jaén, founded by Alex Julca and José Rivera, with a receiving station in Einer’s local village. Its Solidario programme gives producers ongoing training in farm management, post-harvest technique and quality assessment. Origin Coffee Lab is how Einer’s delicious coffee reached us, and the training and support it provides are how he’s been able to start improving his agronomic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInvestments at origin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEiner is always asking questions about best practice and what’s working on bigger farms. In August 2023, Roland talked through the farm’s processing equipment with him during a visit. The depulper, fermentation tank and processing station (the equipment that prepares harvested coffee before it’s sent to the dry mill) needed attention. The fermentation tank was cracked and hard to clean, and the depulper was misaligned. A large share of the harvest couldn’t reach the specialty grade Einer’s farm can produce, so it was sold as commercial coffee at a much lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEiner asked for our help, and we funded a new depulper and fermentation tank through our sustainability project. Origin Coffee Lab coordinated the work, using local suppliers for materials and labour. The new equipment makes his coffee better and more consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSame but different\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt harvest, Einer uses a donkey to carry most of the picked cherry down the hill to the wet mill at his house. Both of this year’s El Cedro coffees are Bourbon, and both were washed at that wet mill. The only difference is when in the harvest each was processed. Einer is methodical and follows the same steps for every picking, but each day brings something different. The trees being picked change, and so does the weather. More sun, better drainage or less wind in one part of the farm shifts how the cherries ripen. Then any small change in conditions during processing affects how the coffee ferments and dries, and a slightly faster ferment or a longer drying stage shows up in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter visiting Einer at his house, we loaded the coffee he had ready for delivery into the back of our pick-up truck and drove down to Colasay, to the local office of our exporter, Origin Coffee Lab. Mercy Fernandez works from this satellite office three days a week, and when a producer like Einer delivers coffee, she samples it. The coffee is hulled, checked for physical defects, roasted and cupped, and everything is weighed. Then the producer waits to hear the results and the price they set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Mercy had checked the other lot details for Einer’s two coffees, she and Roland cupped them together. Both were great, and quite different in profile. Mercy explained that one lot came from a different bit of land, about 50m lower than the main plot of El Cedro. Roland and Einer had walked past that small area on their way up to the farm earlier that day. Roland agreed we’d take the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came an important question: what should it be called? It took Mercy and Einer a minute to remember the name they’d given the plot, “Cansaboca”. Translated directly, it means “tired mouth”. Roland was a little confused until Mercy explained that it’s the name of a local fruit, so called for a sticky, dense texture that makes eating it hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCoffee in Peru\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee reached Peru from its northern neighbour Ecuador in the mid-18th century. Exports took off in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, after British bondholders formed the Peruvian Corporation in 1890 to settle Peru’s railway debts and took on large areas of highland land, part of which was planted with coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction began on large landholdings owned mostly by wealthy European elites. Workers migrated from other parts of Peru to labour on those farms, and many went on to farm independently on the abundant land across Cajamarca, Junín, Cusco and San Martín. As larger landholders left, small-scale producers became the majority. Land reforms and government programmes in the 1950s and 60s encouraged coffee cultivation further, and small-scale, indigenous farmers now grow most of the country’s coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, around 425,000 hectares of Peru are planted with coffee, mostly in Cajamarca, where half of all Peruvian coffee is grown. Small farms are the norm, averaging just under 3 hectares. That structure leaves many producers dealing with limited access to credit, mill processing and efficient production management. Cooperatives such as El Horcon Comite pool resources and share risk, which small farms need to run profitable businesses. Much of Peru’s coffee is collected from small farms and combined to be milled and marketed through cooperatives, some with up to 2,000 farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter traceability in recent years means we can now buy more single-producer lots like this one. They show the regional terroirs of a country with an official 28 microclimates, and they let us name the small producers behind the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFarm information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003ePeru\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepartment: Cajamarca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvince: Jaén\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistrict: Colasay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVillage: Bomboca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003cstrong\u003eEiner Saldivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm: El Cedro (Cansaboca plot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 2,000 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing method: \u003cstrong\u003eWashed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExporter: Origin Coffee Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship since: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: Red apple, demerara sugar, satsuma\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eCup of Excellence Cupping Scores\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean Cup: (1-8): 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: (1-8): 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity: (1-8): 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthfeel: (1-8): 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: (1-8): 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftertaste: (1-8): 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance: (1-8): 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: (1-8): 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrection: (+36): +36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal (max 100): 87\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you'd like to find out more about how we score coffees, make sure to read our blog post “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/what-do-coffee-cupping-scores-actually-mean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Do Coffee Cupping Scores Actually Mean?\u003c\/a\u003e” and if you'd like to try cupping yourself, we've got a guide to that too! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/coffee-cupping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Coffee Cupping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Information \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - take this coffee through the gap and let it develop a little while it's in the gap, before pushing through to the edge of second as the roast finishes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peru","offers":[{"title":"Beans \/ 220g","offer_id":55835166572929,"sku":"A22 220B","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 500g","offer_id":55835166605697,"sku":"A22 500B","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835166638465,"sku":"A22 1B","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 220g","offer_id":55835166671233,"sku":"A22 220E","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 500g","offer_id":55835166704001,"sku":"A22 500E","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835166736769,"sku":"A22 1E","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55835166769537,"sku":"A22 220FF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55835166802305,"sku":"A22 500FF","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835166835073,"sku":"A22 1FF","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55835166867841,"sku":"A22 220MF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55835166900609,"sku":"A22 500MF","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835166933377,"sku":"A22 1MF","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55835166966145,"sku":"A22 220CF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55835166998913,"sku":"A22 500CF","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835167031681,"sku":"A22 1CF","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 220g","offer_id":55835167064449,"sku":"A22 220P","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 500g","offer_id":55835167097217,"sku":"A22 500P","price":26.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835167129985,"sku":"A22 1P","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 220g","offer_id":55835167162753,"sku":"A22 220GB","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 1kg","offer_id":55835167228289,"sku":"A22 1GB","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/Ozone_Coffee_Square_2026_PER_Einer_Salvidar_W_Bourbon.png?v=1782747705"},{"product_id":"brazil-inglaterra-yellow-bourbon-natural-pick-of-harvest","title":"Brazil: Inglaterra, Yellow Bourbon, Natural - Pick of Harvest","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrazil: Inglaterra, Yellow Bourbon, Natural - Pick of Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect sweet \u003cstrong\u003eapricots\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, with a delicate yet crisp \u003cstrong\u003ewhite grape\u003c\/strong\u003e acidity. That initial fruit note is followed by a silky \u003cstrong\u003ecream\u003c\/strong\u003e before rolling into \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's a sprinkle of almonds on the finish and into the aftertaste, wrapping up this elegant and well structured cup. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe first began to buy Brazilian coffee from Fazenda Inglaterra in 2011. We have been loving Stephen Hurst’s coffee for over a decade now and this is a relationship we deeply value. Stephen is a long-time friend of Ozone and the founder of Mercanta, a globally respected green coffee sourcing company. This season we have picked 5 delicious coffees from his farm, this one is the third to be released, a Natural process Yellow Bourbon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePick Of Harvest \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, a lot from Fazenda Inglaterra is selected for entry into Cup of Excellence - the most prestigious coffee competition in the world. Since 1999, Cup of Excellence has pioneered integrity and transparency in the coffee industry, giving exceptional farmers recognition and financial reward for their hard work and dedication. The level of scrutiny that COE coffees undergo is unmatched anywhere in the industry, meaning that the quality of COE coffees is also unmatched.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, the coffee Stephen entered is a Yellow Bourbon. It has fallen a tiny fraction short of the score needed to make the finals, although we've scored it a fraction higher than the Brazilian National Jury has - it would have made the auction as far as we're concerned! Inglaterra's loss is our gain, however, as we're able to buy this lot as normal without it going to the COE auction. This cup exhibits exactly what we expect from great Cup of Excellence level lots. The very carefully managed processing leaves a crisp, elegant and clean coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Brew Begun 80 Million Years Ago\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fazenda Inglaterra coffee farm is situated on the borders of the Minas Gerais and São Paulo regions of Brazil, located in the more populous south-east corner of the country. Coffee was introduced to Brazil in the early 18th century, rapidly growing into a thriving industry that is now the leading producer of both commodity and specialty coffee worldwide. Minas Gerais is one of the most famous coffee-producing regions, alongside Espirito Santo, São Paulo, and Bahia. Fazenda Inglaterra is located near to the spa town of Poços de Caldas, the main socio-economic nucleus of its region, roughly 250km north of São Paulo city. The area is known for its volcanic soil and high elevation, reaching between 950 and 1,300 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local area ranges over a high plateau formed by mountains, commonly mistaken as the crater of an extinct supervolcano. In reality, Poços de Caldas sits inside a caldera formed by the collapse of an 80 million year old intrusion amid the surrounding elevated areas, not a volcano itself. Its climate is characterized by dry winters and mild summers. This unique terroir contributes to the coffee’s distinct flavour profile: clean, sweet, and full of character. This particular lot is a mix of different varietals grown at Fazenda Inglaterra. The farm grows Bourbon, Icatu, Acaia, Catuai, and Canario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen has made a strong commitment to producing environmentally friendly coffee within the Fazenda Inglaterra estate: half of the farm remains untouched Mata Atlântica rainforest, which supports biodiversity and protects the local ecosystem. In Stephen’s words, “As long as I own it, it will stay that way”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStephen’s Dream Realised\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen is a pioneer in the specialty coffee industry. In 1996, he founded Mercanta, a specialty green coffee importer that now operates in over 50 countries. Mercanta is known for its commitment to traceability, quality, and ethical sourcing. Throughout his years sourcing green coffee and travelling to visit producers, Stephen had always had the idea of one day owning his own farm in the back of his mind. When some friends in Brazil mentioned that a small coffee farm was for sale, he had a look and knew this was the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm’s name was originally Fazenda Toca Da Onca, meaning “hiding place of a small wildcat”, but the neighbours renamed it with the Portuguese for “England” after Stephen took over. A nod to his British heritage and his personal connection to the estate. The previous owners had left the farm abandoned for some time so Stephen, with the help of his friends Gabriel and Cristiano, had to start again almost from scratch. They brought the small farm (tiny by Brazilian standards!) back to life - reviving old trees, planting new ones, and building a farm rooted in both regeneration and quality. Stephen’s hands-on approach and long-term vision have shaped Inglaterra into a model of sustainable coffee farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Minas Gerais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity: Poços de Caldas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm: \u003cstrong\u003eFazenda Inglaterra\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Stephen Hurst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm size: 10 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee growing area: 5 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,200 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing method: \u003cstrong\u003eNatural\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping notes: White grape, cream, almond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCup of Excellence Cupping Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean Cup: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: 7\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthfeel: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftertaste: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrection: +36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 88\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you'd like to find out more about how we score coffees, make sure to read our blog post “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/what-do-coffee-cupping-scores-actually-mean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Do Coffee Cupping Scores Actually Mean?\u003c\/a\u003e” and if you'd like to try cupping yourself, we've got a guide to that too! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/coffee-cupping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Coffee Cupping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Information \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the gap and let this develop a little in the gap before pushing through to the edge of second as the roast finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Beans \/ 220g","offer_id":55840309510529,"sku":"C32 220B","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 500g","offer_id":55840309543297,"sku":"C32 500B","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840309576065,"sku":"C32 1B","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 220g","offer_id":55840309608833,"sku":"C32 220E","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 500g","offer_id":55840309641601,"sku":"C32 500E","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840309674369,"sku":"C32 1E","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55840309707137,"sku":"C32 220FF","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55840309739905,"sku":"C32 500FF","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840309772673,"sku":"C32 1FF","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55840309805441,"sku":"C32 220MF","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55840309838209,"sku":"C32 500MF","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840309870977,"sku":"C32 1MF","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":55840309903745,"sku":"C32 220CF","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55840309936513,"sku":"C32 500CF","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840309969281,"sku":"C32 1CF","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 220g","offer_id":55840310002049,"sku":"C32 220P","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 500g","offer_id":55840310034817,"sku":"C32 500P","price":28.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840310067585,"sku":"C32 1P","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 220g","offer_id":55840310100353,"sku":"C32 220GB","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 1kg","offer_id":55840310133121,"sku":"C32 1GB","price":38.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/Ozone_Coffee_Square_2026_BRA_Inglaterra_Best_of_Harvest.png?v=1782747705"},{"product_id":"peru-einer-saldivar-el-cedro-3-organic","title":"Peru: Einer Saldivar - El Cedro #3 (Organic)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeru: Einer Saldivar - El Cedro #3, Bourbon, Washed (Organic)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweet, clean and refined cup begins with \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry jam\u003c\/strong\u003e and a darker, \u003cstrong\u003emolasses\u003c\/strong\u003e edge, which comes through as the coffee cools. It finishes on a soft \u003cstrong\u003efig\u003c\/strong\u003e note for a delicate and elegant aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe visited Einer for the first time in 2022 and every year since we’ve been lucky to buy coffee from his farm. This year we cupped a few different lots grown at El Cedro and chose two from the table because the end flavour profiles stand out so beautifully from one another. The coffee we have here was grown on the main plot of Einer’s main farm and harvested slightly later in the season. We’ve also got the contrasting lots from El Cedro available for purchase here and here - we highly recommend tasting all 3 coffees for an exploration of how even the tiniest differences at origin can impact the flavour profile in your mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorth The Journey\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEiner Salvidar’s coffee farm El Cedro is located in one of the remotest areas we've ever visited. Roland (our Green Buyer) has popped by to visit Einer and his wife a few times now and it is quite the trek even for someone used to journeying to coffee farms regularly - but very worth it! Getting to El Cedro takes… 8 hours by car from the nearest working airport to the town of Jaen, roughly 1.5 hours by car from Jaen to the local receiving village, then another 30 minutes by car to his house, and finally a 45-minute steep climb up a hill to find Einer out on his farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving inherited his farm from his parents, nearly all his neighbours are cousins or extended family - his connection to the land is significant and it’s an important factor to Einer. At around 2,000 m.a.s.l. and growing traditional Bourbon coffee, he has everything that might be expected to produce great quality coffee, but with a lack of access to a good buyer and to agronomic information he still had a lot more potential to achieve from the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is through the work of Origin Coffee Lab, and their receiving station in Einer's local village, that this coffee is possible. Without them, we would never have known about Einer’s delicious coffee and he would never have received the support needed to begin to improve his agronomic practices and work towards a more sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInvestments At Origin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2023, during his visit, Roland discussed with Einer the issues they were facing with their coffee processing equipment. The depulper, fermentation tank, and processing station (essential equipment for preparing the harvested coffee before it's sent to the dry mill) were in need of some maintenance. The fermentation tank was cracked and hard to clean, the depulper was misaligned, and the overall equipment was in disrepair. As a result, a large portion of the harvest failed to meet the high specialty coffee grade that Einer’s farm is capable of producing and ended up as commercial coffee, which fetches a much lower market price. In partnership with Origin Coffee Lab, who helped coordinate the work using local suppliers for materials and labour, Ozone covered the costs for the necessary repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSame But Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt harvest time Einer uses a donkey to transport most of his picked cherry down the hill from the farm to his wet mill located at the house. Both of the coffees that we have bought from El Cedro this year are the same varietal (Bourbon) and both have been Washed processed at Einer’s wet mill. The only difference between these very different-tasting coffees is the time within the harvest that each was processed. Einer is very methodical and controlled with how he treats every batch, following the same steps to process each picking, but there are naturally differences that occur day to day. These arise from the area of trees being harvested and the weather on the farm. There will naturally be a small variance in the cherries themselves depending on which part of the farm they come from - more sun, more drainage, less wind etc will all impact how the coffee cherries mature. Then when it comes to processing, any small difference in climatic conditions outside his control will affect how the coffee ferments and dries, a slightly faster ferment or longer drying stage will all lead to changes in the final cup profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCoffee In Peru\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee was first introduced to Peru via its northern neighbour Ecuador in the mid-18th century. Britain was one of the first states to formally recognize Peruvian independence in 1823. Loans made by the British Government to finance the war of independence had already been defaulted on by 1825, leading over 2,000,000 hectares of land to be transferred to British ownership in part payment of the debt via The Peruvian Corporation. Roughly a quarter of this was then put to agricultural use, which jumpstarted Peruvian coffee’s international trade in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee production in Peru began with large landholdings primarily in the ownership of wealthy European elites, however, as workers migrated from other areas of Peru to provide labour on the farms, many began to branch out to farm independently on the abundant available land across Cajamarca, Junín, Cusco, and San Martin. Eventually the balance shifted as larger landholders departed, leaving the small-scale “peasant” producers as the majority. Land reforms and government programs in the 1950’s and 60’s further encouraged coffee cultivation, with small-scale, indigenous farmers now being responsible for most of the country’s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, around 425,000 hectares of the country are dedicated to coffee farming, mostly centred in Cajamarca where half of all Peruvian coffee is grown. Small scale farms are most common, with the average coming in at just under 3 hectares. This industry structure means many Peruvian coffee producers must navigate the problems typically associated with smallholder farming, such as difficulty accessing credit, mill processing, and inefficiencies in managing production. Cooperatives such as El Horcon Comite help to mitigate risks and pool resources that are crucial to running profitable businesses. Much of Peru’s coffee is collected from small farms then combined to be milled and marketed through cooperatives, some made of up to 2,000 farmers, but improvements in traceability in recent years means we are able to access more single-producer lots like this one and highlight the regional terroirs of a country with an official 28 microclimates and celebrate exceptional small coffee producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003ePeru\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Cajamarca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistrict: Colasay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003cstrong\u003eEiner Saldivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm: \u003cstrong\u003eEl Cedro\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 2,000 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing method: \u003cstrong\u003eWashed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Notes: Blackberry jam, fig, molasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCup of Excellence Cupping Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrection:\u003c\/strong\u003e +36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you'd like to find out more about how we score coffees, make sure to read our blog post “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/what-do-coffee-cupping-scores-actually-mean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Do Coffee Cupping Scores Actually Mean?\u003c\/a\u003e” and if you'd like to try cupping yourself, we've got a guide to that too!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.surf\/blogs\/journal\/coffee-cupping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat is Coffee Cupping\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedium to medium dark, and quicker than you'd think. This one moves through first crack at a decent clip, then rides the lull that follows – the gap between the two cracks, where the sugars do their work – and comes off before second gets going. That timing is everything. Stay in the gap long enough and you build the molasses depth that shows up as the cup cools. Push on into second and you'd blow straight past the blackberry, which is the best thing here. So we drop it early, while the fruit's still sharp and the fig finish stays soft. 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