Huckleberry's Peru La Pomarrosa: A Vibrant Symphony of Fruta Madura Magic
Buckle up, coffee adventurers! We're about to embark on a flavor rollercoaster that'll make your taste buds do the cha-cha. Say hello to Huckleberry's Peru La Pomarrosa, a coffee that's about to flip your perception of washed Peruvian beans on its head!
A Fruity Punch to Wake You Up
From the first sip, this coffee announces itself with all the subtlety of a mariachi band at a library. It's vibrant, it's loud, and it's here to party! The acidity in this cup is so bright, you might want to wear shades. We're talking a symphony of fruits here - raspberries doing the tango with watermelon, while hints of black plum cheer from the sidelines.
But hold onto your coffee cups, folks, because this flavor fiesta is just getting started!
The Cooling Act: A Sweet Surprise
As your cup cools, this coffee pulls off a magic trick that would make David Copperfield jealous. The initial fruity fireworks give way to a sweetness that'll make you wonder if a candy shop exploded in your mug. We're talking honey drizzled over your tongue, followed by a caramel encore that'll have you saying "Just one more sip!" (Spoiler alert: It's never just one more sip).
Sure, there's a slight dryness as it cools, but it's about as bothersome as a pebble in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's shoe - barely noticeable and oddly endearing.
The Secret Sauce: Fruta Madura Magic
Now, you might be wondering, "How on earth did they pack so much flavor into a washed coffee from Peru?" Well, dear coffee lover, let me introduce you to the wizards behind the curtain: the Silva-Fernandez family and their secret weapon, the "fruta madura" process.
Led by the coffee prodigy Merci Fernandez (yes, her parents knew she'd be awesome from birth), this family isn't just growing coffee; they're revolutionizing it. The "fruta madura" process is like the coffee equivalent of a spa day for cherries. First, they let the cherries hang out and ferment a bit longer on the tree. Then, after a gentle depulping, the beans get to enjoy an extended underwater fermentation. It's like a relaxing bath, but for coffee!
The result? A washed coffee with the vibrant fruitiness of a natural process and the clean, crisp profile we love in washed coffees. It's the best of both worlds, like having your cake and eating it too (or in this case, having your coffee and bouncing off the walls too).
The People Behind the Magic
Let's take a moment to tip our hats to the rockstars behind this coffee:
- Merci Fernandez: The coffee whisperer, cupping lab manager, and all-around badass. She's not just running the show at Origin's Colosay acopio; she's also an agronomic and processing advisor. Talk about wearing many hats!
- Felix and Violeta: Merci's parents and the dynamic duo behind Finca La Pomarrosa. They're proof that the family that farms together, charms together.
- Origin Coffee Lab: The unsung heroes and sustainability champions who connect these amazing producers with roasters like Huckleberry.
Coffee Details
π Origin: Peru
πΊοΈ Region: Colosay, Northern Peru
π¨βπ©βπ§ Producers: Silva-Fernandez family
ποΈ Farm: Finca La Pomarrosa
π± Variety: "Colosay Bourbon" (Plot twist: It's not actually Bourbon!)
𧫠Process: Washed with "Fruta Madura" twist
π° Price: $22 for 12oz bag here
A Cup of Pure, Chuggable Deliciousness
At $22 for a 12oz bag, this coffee is like buying a ticket to a flavor amusement park. It's an experience that'll have you coming back for more, questioning everything you thought you knew about Peruvian coffee.
With its perfect balance of vibrant fruit notes, syrupy body, and a sweetness that'll make dessert jealous, La Pomarrosa is what we in the industry call "chuggable deliciousness". It's the kind of coffee that'll have you setting your alarm earlier just so you can spend more time with it in the morning.
So, whether you're a seasoned coffee connoisseur or just someone who appreciates a cup that'll make your taste buds stand up and salsa, don't walk, run to get your hands on this magical elixir. Huckleberry's Peru La Pomarrosa is here to show you that sometimes, the best things in life come in a coffee cup.
Remember, life's too short for boring coffee. Grab a bag of La Pomarrosa and let the flavor fiesta begin!