NOCHEBUENA - Festive Blend
NOCHEBUENA - Festive Blend

NOCHEBUENA - Festive Blend

Regular price £8.80
Sale price £8.80 Regular price £0.00

Nochebuena is the Spanish word for Christmas Eve, the night the whole family gathers around the table, and this is the coffee for it. We’ve blended coffees from Kenya and Guatemala into a cup that’s mellow and sweet, with yellow fruit and a lingering, candy-like sweetness. It’s easy to love and easy to share, one for after the long dinner and for every quiet moment you can steal around it.

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NOCHEBUENA - Festive Blend

200g / Whole bean

  • Coffee House

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    1 Market Place
    Chippenham SN15 3HD
    United Kingdom

  • Roastery

    Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

    Unit C11
    Bumpers Way
    Chippenham SN14 6LH
    United Kingdom

    +441249263437

What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness, and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

    Blends do not receive an official score because they combine coffees from multiple origins to achieve a balanced and consistent flavour profile. However, we only use coffees that score 85+ to ensure high quality in every blend.

    What is a blend?
  • A blend is a combination of coffees from different regions, farms, or cooperatives, carefully selected to create a harmonious and well-rounded flavour profile. Unlike single origin coffees, which highlight the distinct characteristics of one place, blends are crafted to achieve consistency, balance, and complexity across seasons.

    What are tasting notes?
  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process. In blends, tasting notes are carefully curated by combining coffees that complement and enhance each other.

    What is the processing method?
  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste. Because blends contain coffees from multiple origins, they may feature different processing methods, such as washed, natural, or honey, contributing to their unique depth and complexity.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Yellow Fruits, Mellow, Sweet Candy
PRODUCER: Small Farmholder Farmers
VARIETAL: Caturra | Catuai
PROCESSING: Washed

Nyeri, Kenya

Nestled between the eastern base of the Aberdare Range and the western slopes of Mount Kenya, Nyeri County is a region of stunning natural beauty and agricultural excellence. Its fertile central highlands benefit from cool temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and high altitudes, creating the perfect environment for producing some of Kenya's finest coffees.

The unique climate of Nyeri, with cool nights and a slow ripening process, encourages the development of dense, hard beans renowned for their high acidity and complex flavour profiles. Coffees from this region are celebrated for their bright acidity, full body, and vibrant notes of ripe fruits. Beyond its coffee legacy, Nyeri serves as a gateway to Aberdare National Park and Mount Kenya, drawing visitors to its rich landscapes and biodiversity.

Antigua, Guatemala

Located in Guatemala’s central highlands, the Antigua region is renowned for its rich volcanic soil, abundant sunshine, and cool nights—ideal conditions for cultivating exceptional coffee. Surrounded by the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes, the land benefits from nutrient-rich ash deposits, particularly from Volcán de Fuego, one of the country’s active volcanoes. Coffee here is often grown under dense shade, which helps protect the plants from intense sunlight and occasional frosts, contributing to the region’s signature cup profile.

WASHED PROCESSING

This lot underwent a meticulous fully washed process, showcasing traditional fermentation techniques. The coffee cherries were fermented for 24 hours, allowing the natural sugars to develop and contribute to the coffee’s distinctive flavour profile.

After fermentation, the coffee was carefully dried in full shade on raised beds and covered patios. This slow drying process ensures even moisture loss, preserving the coffee's integrity and enhancing its complexity in the cup.

This lot underwent a meticulous fully washed process, showcasing traditional fermentation techniques. The coffee cherries were fermented for 24 hours, allowing the natural sugars to develop and contribute to the coffee’s distinctive flavour profile.

After fermentation, the coffee was carefully dried in full shade on raised beds and covered patios. This slow drying process ensures even moisture loss, preserving the coffee's integrity and enhancing its complexity in the cup.