Serrano

100% Arabica

Cuban Serrano  

Perfect for: Cafetiere / Filter / Espresso

Strength: Full Medium

Type: Speciality, Origin

Region: Cuba - Serrano Region

Filter/Cafetiere: Initially Roasted Peanuts on the palate, with a strong body of Caramelised Sugar has a beautiful Toffee aftertaste which lingers.

Espresso: Wonderful Sweet Toffee on the front of the palate, with a strong Roasted Peanut Body and lasting Caramelised Sugar aftertaste.

Owner
Various Small Holder Farmers

Location
Sierra Maestro Mountains, Serrano Region

Season
Harvested September - January

Tree Variety
Typica, Caturra, Catuaí, Bourbon & Mundo Novo

Preparation
Fully Washed

Altitude
1200 - 1850 masl

For Filter / Cafetiere

Recommended Dose: 20 grams of coffee to 320 millilitres of water. Temp of Water 94 degrees.

Aroma Notes: Roasted Peanuts with undertones of toffee.

Tasting Notes: Initially Roasted Peanuts on the palate, with a strong body of Caramelised Sugar has a beautiful Toffee aftertaste which lingers.

Tactile Note: A wonderful cup which has a lasting sweetness, beautiful peanut & toffee tones to give you an exceptionally good coffee.

For Espresso

Recommended Dose: 16 grams of coffee to 32 millilitres of water. Temp of Water 94 degrees.

Aroma Notes: Distinct Peanuts with a sweet alluring undertone.

Tasting Notes: Wonderful Sweet Toffee on the front of the palate, with a strong Roasted Peanut Body and lasting Caramelised Sugar aftertaste.

Tactile Notes: Intense flavours with a clean medium acidity, strong body and lingering aftertaste. Best served as an espresso for early risers or alternatively great as a Latte/Cappuccino all day.

For over two centuries Cuba has produced the finest Arabica coffee in the world, the flavour of which captures the excitement and passion of its people.

Cuban coffees are grown and cultivated under the forest canopies of the Sierra Maestra Mountains, in fine deep soil rich in humus and without the use of chemical products. Cuba's climate, soil conditions and careful cultivation make for an almost faultless production.

The origins of Cuba's coffee can be traced to a single plant introduced by Jose Antonio Gelabert in 1748; however the industry did not flourish until 50 years later when French Colonists who had fled the Haitian Revolution settled in Cuba. These coffee plants found an ideal home in the most fertile soil and perfect climate in the world. The standards set by the early planters have been carried on through two centuries by the dedication of the Cuban people.

Though Cuba has never been known as a volume producer of the bean, in contrast it has earned the reputation as the finest producer of quality coffee and because of this Cuban coffee occupies a privileged position in the European and Asian markets. There are several countries that produce more coffee than Cuba; however none can match the Cuban quality.

Whether it is the first cup in the morning to get the day started or a leisurely drink in the evening amongst friends the Cubans day is enriched by a coffee that reflects their passion for life. We are delighted to introduce this treasured coffee allowing coffee lovers to enjoy the Cuban experience. At any time of the day, Cuban coffee will delight, revive and stimulate the senses.