This Villa Sarchí from La Bella is one of two lots of coffee we have from Teo Engelhardt this year.
This Villa Sarchí from La Bella is one of two lots of coffee we have from Teo Engelhardt this year.
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It was a difficult harvest for the team at La Bella, with an abundance of rain hitting the Sierra de Las Minas region late last year which caused delays in the last application of potassium before the harvest started. The excess rain also triggered a lot of weed growth which had to be manually removed to prevent competition for the coffee trees’ uptake a vital nutrients and water from the soil. This year, Teo is building a new drying station, repairing his drying polytunnel and raised beds, and extending his parchment storage warehouse. These are all aspects of coffee processing which are not often discussed, but very important, nonetheless. Part of processing coffee is making sure there is enough space to dry the processed coffee during the harvest season. Managing the rate at which the coffee is processed and where it is stored during the very short harvest time is a logistical challenge faced every year.
- Process
- Traditional Washed Process
- Varietal
- Villa Sarchí
- Region
- San Agustín de Acasaguastlán, Sierra de Las Minas
Grind Guide
Cafetière
A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot.
Aeropress slow
Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting.
Filter
This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta.
Stovetop
This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot.
Aeropress fast
This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress.
Domestic espresso
A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups.
Whole beans
For use in your home grinder!