Mexico | Oaxaca | Bright & Juicy

MEXICO OAXACA BRIGHT & JUICY

• Origin: Mexico
• Region: Santo Domingo Cacalotepec, Sierra Norte, Oaxaca
• Altitude: 1100 – 1350 MASL
• Varietal: Peaberry
• Process: Washed

This limited, very special lot has been sorted from a community lot of coffee. Peaberries are found amongst the traditional shaped beans and must be away from the main crop.

Will, our QC and head of Sensory, explains what’s special about the flavour profiles of Peaberries.

The occurrence of peaberry beans is rare, accounting for a mere 5-10% of a harvest. After sorting and grading, these unique beans are often separated due to their smaller size and increased density, although some may still make their way into your bag of coffee. Once the peaberries have been separated, they are sold as their own lot. 

The rarity of this occurrence and the extensive sorting of peaberries increases the value of the coffee. 

It is said that peaberry coffee beans contain a more concentrated flavour with an increased sweetness. They also roast more evenly due to their unique shape which helps them roll around the drum, distributing the heat evenly.