Volcan Azul Starmaya - February 2025

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:17

Grind: Finer than neutral 

Lab Grind: 6.5 EK43

Brew Time: 3:15

TDS: 1.3

Extraction: 19.3%

Sensory Description: 

When properly dialed in, this coffee bursts with vibrant complexity, showcasing fresh tropical fruit notes alongside rich dark chocolate. Its unique variety brings out flavors reminiscent of yellow fruits, kiwi, and honeydew melon. True to Volcan Azul’s signature profile, this coffee offers a distinctive and intriguing expression of a new variety

Dial Notes:

Under-extraction brings out tart, underripe fruit flavors, similar to underripe kiwi. Over-extraction results in a heavy body with muted fruit notes, diminishing its fresh, vibrant character. When properly extracted, this coffee shines with bright, fresh fruit flavors that sparkle on the palate, complemented by a lasting sweetness and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel

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