Ciclista Espresso Blend, Terrone & Co.

The second review of Terrone & Co. offers an espresso blend made entirely of quality single origin Arabica beans. The Ciclista blend I believe translates as the cyclists blend and has been doing a good job of propping me up before a run. 

On opening I was rewarded with the sight of healthy looking medium roasted beans which carried a fruity acidity on the nose. In the grind those aromas were further propagated releasing a lovely zesty, flowery scent. My grinder smelled remarkably like sweet lemons by the end.

When stirring the brew a good thick crema arose, a  little even got through the aero press filter. I was left with an oily, fruity espresso which continued to exude sweet sticky notes. 

The first sip provided a real burst of flavour. Waxy citrus fruits with a tart after taste dominated proceedings. 

As the drink began to mellow one could appreciate a little more complexity in the flavour, citrus fruit remained but supported with some richer, deeper tones. The natural sweet fruit flavours stuck cleanly on till the finish.

Specification

• Region:             Blend - See below
• Farm, CoOp:    Blend - See below
• Process:            Blend - See below
• Elevation:         Blend - See below
• Certification:   Blend - See below
• Roast:                Medium
• Roaster:            "Vittoria" 1950's Italian roaster

Blend   

45% Santo Domingo Carmen AA fFq & C. lot 82

• Variety: Arabica
• Dominican Republic
• Elevation: Low, island coffee

20% Brazil Peregamino sul del Minas

• Variety: Arabica
• Minas state
• Process: Ripe cherries, hand picked, depulped, sun dried for days
• Elevation: 800-900

20% Mexico Altura Marago La Concordia

• Variety: Arabica
• Vera Cruz, Mexico
• Elevation: 800-1000
• Altura -  high altitude, Marago - large bean cultivation, La Concordia -  harmony

15% Sumatra Lingtong Raja Batak

• Variety: Arabica
• North Sumatra, west of lake Toba
• Process: Semi washed, hand pulped
• Elevation: 1000-1600
• Raja Batak means ‘King of Batak’ - Batak are the ethnic groups in the area

A sweet citrus fruit espresso blend with a developing complexity. Ideal for someone looking for something a little fresher in their shot.

How do we taste it? Go here. 

Supplier: Terrone & Co.

http://www.terrone.co.uk/

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