Intenso Yeast Controlled Fermentation
Edelweiss Oldeani Estate & Finagro Plantations Ltd- 44 sales on Algrano
- 2 Avg. orders per roaster
- 30 Roaster relationships
- Origin
- Tanzania
- Producer
- Edelweiss Oldeani Estate & Finagro Plantations Ltd
- Variety
- Bourbon, Kent
- Process type
- Semi-Washed
- Altitude range
- 1350m - 1880m
- Harvest period
- October, 2019 - October, 2019
- Seller's cupping score (SCA)
-
85.5
points
Updated November, 2019
- ID
- TZ-11-201910
"This nano-lot from Finagro Plantations was produced by adding yeast to the pulped cherries in a controlled environment. The fermentation process results in notes of red fruits and berries in the cup with a prominent acidity and complexity. This is the first year we experiment with yeast fermentation. For this lot, we chose a yeast called Intenso (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) from Lalcafé, intended to increase fruity flavours, mouthfeel and general cup quality. We found a tropical aroma and notes of ripe red fruit, apple, dark chocolate and a hint of rum supported by a smooth mouthfeel. According to Lalcafé, the Intenso yeast leads to "higher expression of terroir-driven flavours, the fruity characters, of overall quality notes and a decrease of bitterness and astringency perception even with a wet process with a short maceration duration". Due to the freshness of the sample - this coffee was processed at a later stage of the harvest season - you might also find notes of green tea as this coffee is still unlocking its potential. We have cupped this coffee 3 times so far in different stages of harvest and as both type and fully processed samples. It can be strange and puzzling (in a nice way) because the flavours are constantly developing. It's like watching a child grow..." - Edelweiss Oldeani Estate & Finagro Plantations Ltd, November, 2019
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