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“BLACK CROW WHITE PIGEON”. EXTRAORDINARY COFFEE STORIES.
Chapter 6
The Black Crow presents:
The sweet aroma of honey and caramel fills the air. A well-balanced hint of luscious acidity slowly morphs into the characteristic spiciness of fresh herbs, which tickles the palate gently. The eye is drawn to the unusually large beans: those are lovingly referred to as “elephant coffee beans” by the locals.
Flying high over the Nicaraguan region of Matagalpa, one cannot help but notice the wide expanse of the coffee plantations owned by the Mierish family. Not only do these people take special care of every coffee cherry and coffee plant that springs up in their land, but they also nurture the environment that surrounds it. Trees are protected: in addition to gifting some cooling shade to the coffee plants and sheltering them from harsh winds, they provide home for the local fauna. Water used for processing coffee beans with the help of the washed method is afterwards cleaned thoroughly and reused. As a thank-you for such love and care, nature rewards the farmers with coffee of a truly extraordinary flavour—and now you can give it a try too.
Your Black Crow
Summary:
Country of origin | Nicaragua
Region | Matagalpa
Producer | Fincas Mierisch estate
Altitude | 1200–1500 m
Arabica varietal | Maragogype
Process | Washed
Roast profile | Medium
SCA score | 83 out of 100
Flavour palette | Honey, caramel, spices
Recommended brewing methods: all brewing methods, including espresso.
Ingredients: roasted coffee beans.
Storage conditions: store sealed in a dark, dry and cool place.
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“Black Crow White Pigeon” is here to regale you with extraordinary coffee stories. The main characters in this tale—the Black Crow and the White Pigeon—embody the remarkably varied flavour palette of specialty coffees: from dark, deep, earthy notes to light, subtle aromas. Every possible wonder of taste fits onto this lengthy scale, starting with inscrutable darkness and transforming slowly into the sort of white that takes your breath away. Each coffee, along with its unique story, hides inside a beautiful package that may remind you of a new chapter in a book you’re reading: carefully numbered, these chapters go all the way from 1 to 24. Dive deep into new experiences with “Black Crow White Pigeon”: discover the tales that each chapter tells you, immerse yourself in unique flavours, and set out on a journey so fragrant it’s bound to be impossible to forget. Feel free to start your own personal voyage from any chapter…
Lithuania
100% Arabica, Specialty coffee
Coffee beans
Single-origin
Coffee Friend
Central America
Medium
6468474052613
83.0000
Washed
Maragogype
1 kg
This coffee is roasted by our partners in Lithuania, in one of the finest local roasteries.
These coffee beans are suited well for all brewing methods, be it espresso, filter, or infusing straight in a cup.
Specialty coffee includes only the world’s best-rated varieties. Who rates it and how do they do that, you wonder? Well, the rating is in the hands of certified coffee tasters. They evaluate the quality of the coffee they’re presented with based on the scale created by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Four criteria are assessed: origin, the appearance of green beans, the aroma of the prepared brew, and its flavour characteristics. Only coffees that end up scoring somewhere between 80 and 100 points can be rightfully referred to as “specialty”.
When using the washed process, beans are first separated from the cherries, then fermented and dried. Coffee processed in this manner acquires a particularly “clean” taste, which makes the dominant notes easier to identify. It’s often fruitier too.
This arabica coffee belongs to the Maragogype subspecies, which is characterised by beans that are twice as large as the regular arabica ones. They won’t damage your bean-to-cup coffee machine, so feel free to enjoy delicious brews!
Daniel Wilcockson May 19, 2022
Not my favourite, but has been good to have on hand to dial in a new machine.
Veronika November 20, 2021
Very good taste!
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