C Serrano Specialty

This coffee is grown in the central region of the island of Cuba, home to the hills and plateaus of Escambray, also known as the “Crystal Mountains” because of their quartz-crystal-rich soil, south of Santa Clara.
The plantations are located on the highest plateaus, at elevations of 1,100 to 1,400 meters above sea level. In recent years, they have been renovated to improve the coffee’s cup quality. The coffee is grown entirely in the shade of tall native trees such as Ingas, Eryhnias, and Leucaenas, and benefits from mild temperatures and frequent rainfall.

After selective hand-picking, Cuba Serrano (which you’ll find under the name Caraibi) is processed using the washed method.
As espresso, Serrano is smooth and balanced, with notes of tobacco and spices. It has low acidity, well balanced by good sweetness and a lingering chocolate finish. It is also excellent prepared in a Moka pot. According to the SCA tasting protocol, the coffee scored 83.5 points.

Fun fact: There are no small coffee producers in Cuba. The entire production is managed by export, the country’s food-exporting company founded in the 1960s by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coffee is exclusively state-owned, in keeping with the country’s political system.