This week, we are stoked to announce the release of 2 varietals that are still very new to us: Salomon Estela's Marshell Natural from Peru, and La Terraza's Java Washed from Colombia. After a ton of Gesha has gone through our menu over the last few weeks, we wanted to break it up a little with some unique varietals with great quality potential. Previously our Marshell from Salomon's son Miguel was a very special treat, bringing with it lots of clean florality and nuanced malic acidity. La Terraza has also been featured previously, with Gesha from their last harvest showing up as one of our very first releases early on. These 2 new coffees offer tons of florals, unique acidity structure, and good clean washed flavors you've come to expect on our menu.
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Peru Salomon Estela Marshell Natural:

Salomon Estela is yet another producer from the El Morito Producer's Association, a family-owned cooperative network that provides growing and processing knowledge and support to members and neighboring farms. With very driven and energized young leadership at the helm, and older generations providing wisdom and guidance, El Morito has quickly become well known for its excellent quality green since placing in Peru's CoE in 2022. We previously featured both Dominga Carrasco and Miguel Estela, Salomon's son, on our menu earlier on and were absolutely ecstatic about the quality potential coming from El Morito. Salomon's farm sits at 1860masl and has become known as the primary destination for origin trips from roasters and buyers wanting to visit the El Morito producer group, as Salomon provides excellent hospitality and a welcoming environment at his estate. Motivated by providing for his family and giving them ample opportunities to succeed, Salomon hopes to see his coffee recognized for its great quality by continually pursuing excellence in processing and drying. This sparkling, squeaky clean natural is a perfect example of his efforts, offering a beautifully clean ripe fruit basket of watermelon and raspberries, making us desperately miss summer here in the Chicago winter. As the cup cools, the body gives way to deeply floral and complex Oolong tea, with bergamot and jasmine lasting long on the finish.
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Colombia La Terraza Java Washed:

Beyond La Terraza, Juliana and Wbeimer also operate and direct 2 different producer groups, Ecoterra in Narino, and Terra Verde in Huila. With a deep understanding of quality in coffee and the pathways towards it, the duo helps smallholder farmers with agronomic education and access to processing stations where they can drive a higher price at export and help to support their families. Juliana Guevera and Wbeimer Lasso's farm La Terraza is a prime example of what makes Huila such a haven for high quality. Steep slopes at high elevations, with moderate daytime temperatures followed by frigid evening temps, slowing the maturation of cherries and allowing them to develop a higher density and plenty of available sugars. Further contributing to quality, processing and drying is also slowed by the evening temperatures, allowing this low-intervention washed Java to absolutely shine on our cupping table. With just 36-48 hours of fully depulped underwater fermentation and a slowed drying process of 14-20 days on raised beds, this coffee offers a very clean profile with lots of citric acidity, deep florality, and tons of complexity. In the cup, we find tons of candy-like ginger sweetness up front and a clean acidity like drinking a cup of fresh-squeezed lemonade. As it cools, complex florals rise to the surface like lemon verbena, jasmine and green tea. A subtle cooling effect settles in on the finish, like thai basil or mint.