Category: Coffee
This anaerobic natural processed coffee from Juan Peña hits all the marks we love about limited-oxygen fermentation. Expect a winey and fruity cup reminiscent of cherry, with a complex finish of honey and stone fruit. La Papaya has become a shining example of agricultural innovation and this is one offering you don’t want to miss.
The cherry note is so bright and jammy it almost tastes like a dessert, but that honey finish keeps it grounded and complex. I brewed it as a pour-over and the winey edge came through exactly as promised. Probably the most interesting bag I’ve had in months.
The cherry note really comes through in the cup, and that honey finish lingers nicely. It's a touch pricier than my usual bag, but the winey complexity makes it worth it for a weekend treat.
I wanted to love this one given the anaerobic process, and the winey undertone is definitely there. But the honey finish I kept reading about felt more like a fleeting afterthought than a real presence in the cup. Solid if you're into experimental fermentations, just not a daily driver for me.
