Feature Bean: Los Placeres Estate (Nicaraguan)

Fratello Coffee Roasters
Address: 4201-9th Street S.E
Neighbourhood: Calgary, AB
website, @twitter, Tel:1-800-465-7227

Second bag to be from the Calgary Roasters.

They were quite generous, and as such I hosted a coffee party with 10 people last month. The Coffees were quite the hit.

The Goods

Machine: Hario V60 02

Grinder: Hario Slim Handgrinder

Beans: Nicaraguan Los Placeres Estate - Direct Trade

Composition: Single Estate

Roasters: Fratello Coffee

Located: Calgary, AB

Specifications: Rainforest Alliance.

Verdict: Cherry Cola Pop with a smooth velvet finish. Similar to good caramel as it melts in your mouth. This sweetness is attributed to the honey process - where some of the pulp is left on to dried creating sweet burst of extra flavour. It's really good, especially paired with apricot shortbread cookies.

Information from Fratello: Aromas of caramelized cherries, a delicate buttery body, flavors of milk chocolate & pecans with a clean lingering grape acidity.

• Region: Matagalpa, Yasica Norte
• Varietal: 100% Caturra,
• Processing: Honey Prep / Sun Dried
• Altitude: 4950 feet
• Roast Profile: Agtron 50
• Harvest Season: Late March / Early April

Featured Bean: Burundi Micro-Mill

FEATURED BEAN 
Coffee: Burundi Kinyovu Micro Mill


Origin: Single
Varieties: Bourbons
Region: Northern Burundi
Elevation: 6200 feet
Processing: Fully Washed / Sun Dried on African Beds
Harvest Season: Early September – Late November

"Straight from Fratello's website"
The Cooperative: Burundi is often referred to as “The Heart of Africa”, and rightly so. The people of Burundi have an amazing spirit, and have fully embraced their raw talent for growing and harvesting coffee.  The Republic of Burundi has been independent since July 1st 1962, and is a small landlocked country just under 28,000 sq kilometres. Their population is around 8 million people, 50% of which is under the age of 14.  90% of population relies on farming as their main source of income, and coffee is by far the largest export.   Coffee Farming and production has quite literally saved many of their lives.

Machine: Hario V60 02
Grinder: Hario HandGrinder Slim
Beans: Burundi Kinyovu Micro Mill

Composition: Single Origin
Roasters: Fratello Coffee Roasters

Located: Calgary, AB

Price: $15.20/ 12oz. (3/4 lbs)
Specifications: 22g (brewed 330g) 35s Bloom, 2:50 brew



Verdict: wafts of aromatic sweet cardamom, cinnamon and citrus chocolate. Acidity is strong, but there is this sweetness that coats your mouth - similar to drinking organic unfiltered juice.

I'd suggest this to some who like bold chocolate but enjoys a bit of sweetness here and there.

MORE from FRATELLO in the upcoming weeks!!

Fun Friday: Fratello preview; Prarires

This weekend, Fratello will be the host for the
Prairie Regional Barsita Championship, happening August 6th.
Live stream can be found here.

Heavy competition from the Alberta region; with favourites from local roasters Phil &Sebastian throwing their own in-house competition to find their best competitor.
I'll be keeping a watchful eye on the internet.

Last week the boys over at Fratello Coffee Roasters sent me a large box of Coffee - thru Fedex. After trying to delivery twice (both times I was away on an espresso adventures) I finally went to the main depot to pick it up.
Getting the coffees over only took about 2-3 business days, and the roast dates were clearly labelled on all 5 bags.