Panther Coffee, Bolivia Test 3

Coffee Details

Roaster: Panther Coffee
Name: Inquisivi Bolivia
Region: Inquisivi, South Yungas La Paz
Elevation: 1700 - 1900m
Process: Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Typica
Flavor Notes: Chocolate, orange, malted milk, cola nut, sweet and floral; silky body
Roast date: 9/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 30g
Yield: 550ml (1:18.3)
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19.5 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 4:36

Notes

So the past couple of times I've been brewing this, I've been brewing this for two. I didn't journal it, but I did a side-by-side comparison of 1:16 and 1:17. The 1:17 was sweeter, so today I wanted to give it another go, but accidentally miscalculated because I forgot my dose. Well, it accidentally turned into about a 1:18 ratio and it's very nice! Jonathan liked it better because the body wasn't as thick, but still maintained the silkiness. I will deliberately try 1:18 tomorrow and see how it goes.

Panther Coffee, Bolivia Test 2

Coffee Details

Roaster: Panther Coffee
Name: Inquisivi Bolivia
Region: Inquisivi, South Yungas La Paz
Elevation: 1700 - 1900m
Process: Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Typica
Flavor Notes: Chocolate, orange, malted milk, cola nut, sweet and floral; silky body
Roast date: 9/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 16g
Yield: 240ml (1:15)
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19.5 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:50 - 3:10

Notes

I noticed that in yesterday's brew, the particles were so fine that towards the end of the brew, the water literally had to drip to pass through the density of the grounds, so I increased the grind size, and wow, it was such a sweet cup! I'm guessing with less surface area, it didn't extract some of those bolder solids.

I will admit, I prefer a slightly heavier body because the cup today tasted thin, but the flavors were amazing. I think I will increase temperature by 1º at the same grind size and ratio to see if I can get a bit more, but I feel like I'm in the zone!

Panther Coffee, Bolivia Test 1

Coffee Details

Roaster: Panther Coffee
Name: Inquisivi Bolivia
Region: Inquisivi, South Yungas La Paz
Elevation: 1700 - 1900m
Process: Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Typica
Flavor Notes: Chocolate, orange, malted milk, cola nut, sweet and floral; silky body
Roast date: 9/1/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 32g
Yield: 520ml (1:16.25)
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 4:23

Notes

When I opened the bag, it smelled of marmalade on toast! Explains the orange and malted milk flavor notes. Made coffee for 2 this morning. A very balanced cup - super silky mouthfeel, medium body with bolder notes like the chocolate, but still maintains the brightness of the orange and floral notes. It tasted a little watered down because I think I made a few faults pouring. May adjust grind size to be slightly coarser to extract a little less body for more brightness.

Gracenote Coffee Roasters, Columbia Recipe 1

Coffee Details

Roaster: Gracenote Coffee Roasters
Name: Columbia Consaca
Region: Narino
Elevation: 1750 - 2100m
Process: Washed, sun dried
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra... ("regional")
Flavor Notes: Apple pie, chocolate, kola nut
Roast date: 8/2/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 15g
Yield: 250ml
Water temp: 93º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:20

Notes

Dropping the temperature to 93 made it even sweeter! Increasing the water volume slightly provided a more balanced cup.

Gracenote Coffee Roasters, Columbia Test 2

Coffee Details

Roaster: Gracenote Coffee Roasters
Name: Columbia Consaca
Region: Narino
Elevation: 1750 - 2100m
Process: Washed, sun dried
Varietal: Castillo, Caturra... ("regional")
Flavor Notes: Apple pie, chocolate, kola nut
Roast date: 8/2/17

Brewing Details

Method: Chemex
Coffee: 15g
Yield: 240ml (1:16)
Water temp: 94º C
Grind size: 19 via Encore
Bloom time: 0:50
Total brew time: 2:16

Notes

Changed the water temperature and it made a HUGE difference. Far sweeter, more nougatey mouthfeel, and hints of cherry. Still a slight bitter finish, so I might test water temp or grind size to achieve a better extraction. Definitely on the right path though!