This coffee is a Cup of Excellence Competition Winner, placing #10 with a score of 87.44. It is produced by Senén Sampieri Bulbarella at Rancho El Separo, a family-run farm in Ohuapan, Tlaltetela, Veracruz, Mexico at 1,400 meters elevation. The coffee is processed using the honey method and features varietals of Anacafé 14 and Marsellesa. Tasting notes include dark chocolate, orange zest, and white grape, with a sharp citrus acidity and lingering aftertaste of molasses, cacao, and roasted nuts.
Origin
Veracruz (Mexico)
Flavor Notes
Dark Chocolate, Molasses, Orange Zest, White Grape, Cacao, Roasted Nuts
Jonathan Meadows and Nathan Shelton founded Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co. in 2009 in Dallas, both having come up through the local specialty scene at White Rock Coffee and Pearl Cup Coffee. Meadows was the first Dallas barista to reach the national stage of the U.S. Barista Championship. The roastery and cafe have operated since 2011 inside Goodfriend Package at 1155 Peavy Road in East Dallas. Cultivar maintains long term direct trade relationships with farmers, many exceeding six years, and pays producers 40 to 60 percent above commodity market value. A mobile espresso cart catering service covers weddings, corporate events, and private functions throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.
