Coffee: Mexico San Basilio
Origin: Nayarit, Mexico
Roast Level: Medium
Process: Fully washed
Notes: Milk chocolate, prickly pear, tangerine
Description: "This Mexico has many classic characteristics--a rich and heavy chocolate base with a creamy, caramel body--but there's a surprising above average acidity. There are some complex juicy tangerine and prickly pear notes in the cup that balance well with the expected heavy body. As it cools, the acidity softens and the fruity notes become more focused. Enjoy with a dash of cream or as a flash-iced pour over." -Roaster Tony
Background: Nayarit is a state on the northeast side of Mexico, with over 100 small farmers and an average farm size of 4 hectares, under the shade of trees, and using natural--not chemical pesticides—which protects the natural environment. Nayarit doesn’t produce much volume, like Veracruz and Chiapas, but the coffees from this region have a more complex profile than the neighboring bigger states. For many years, coffees from Nayarit were blended with Veracruz coffees, and the traceability and profile of the region got lost. San Basilio is a brand created with local farmers to present this exceptional coffee, recognizing the hard work and complex coffee that the region can offer.
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