OFFICIAL MEMBER OF CUP OF EXCELLENCE
WE ARE ONE OF THE OFFICIAL MEMBER OF CUP OF EXCELLENCE TM
What is COE? The Cup of Excellence® (C.O.E) is an annual competition held in several countries to identify the highest quality of coffees produced. These winning coffees are strictly chosen by a selected group of national and international cuppers, received more than 84 in score and are cupped at least five different times during the competition process. The final winners are awarded the prestigious Cup of Excellence® and are sold via web auctions to the highest bidder amongst coffee roasters worldwide.
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WHAT MAKES THESE COFFEES SO SPECIAL?
Coffees of this exemplary quality are very rare. These Cup of Excellence coffees are perfectly ripe, carefully picked with a well-developed body, pleasant aroma and a lively sweetness that only extremely high quality specially coffees contain. Each winning coffee has its own flavour signature from the earth where it grows, and all have been handcrafted in such a way as to enhance these unique characteristics.
MEXICO
| Farm: | Barranca de Aguacate / Agua Raspos |
| Variety: | 100% Typica |
| Processing System: | Washed |
| Rank: | #5 (2015) |
| Jury Description: | Aroma / Flavor: Cotton candy, caramel, almond, lime, grapefruit, refined sweets, vanilla flavor, melon honey dew, sweet fruits, candied fruits, elderberry, gooseberry.
Acidity: Citric, refreshing sweet acidity, bright melon, complete & structured |
| Score: | 89.09 |
NICARAGUA
| Farm: | Bella Aurora |
| Variety: | Maracaturra |
| Processing System: | Washed |
| Rank: | #8 (2014) |
| Jury Description: | Aroma/Flavor: Butter scotch toffee, sugar jasmine, red wine ripe fruits, lavendar, ginger, black current, peaches, vanilla, Swiss chocolate, tamarind, coconut, caramel, rum raisin.
Aciditiy: Roses acidity-lively, mandarin |
| Score: | 87.93 |
EL SALVADOR
| Farm: | Santa Julia |
| Variety: | Bourbon Elite |
| Processing System: | Washed sun dried |
| Rank: | #9 (2013) |
| Jury Description: | Aroma: Red fruit floral, Black berries, Black grapes, Plum
Flavor: Medium intensity, Juicy and Sweet Acidity: Green Apple |
| Score: | 87.17 |
HONDURAS
| Farm: | Sesesmiles |
| Variety: | Catuai |
| Processing System: | Wet mill and sun dried |
| Rank: | #5 (2012) |
| Jury Description: | Aroma: Elderflower, Lemon blossom, Lychee, Mint, Honey, Chocolate, Brown sugar, Licorice, Clove, Almond, Butter Scotch
Acidity: Green Apple, malic |
| Score: | 88.66 |