MELIPONAS, Ecuador
MELIPONAS, Ecuador

MELIPONAS, Ecuador

Regular price £9.80
Sale price £9.80 Regular price £0.00

The Meliponas coffee, named after the friendly, stingless bees that help it grow, is a special treat from the sunny hills of Puyango, Ecuador. In this beautiful place, farmers care deeply for their coffee plants, using natural compost instead of harsh chemicals. This creates a healthy and happy home where coffee bushes and beehives live side-by-side, helping each other thrive.  The result is a cup of coffee that's not only sweet and delicious but also tells a story of care and respect for the land.  It's a taste of Ecuador's natural beauty, a reminder of the hard work of the farmers, and a gentle buzz of appreciation for the Meliponas bees.

Weight

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MELIPONAS, Ecuador

200g / Whole bean

  • Coffee House

    Pickup currently unavailable

    20 Borough Parade
    Chippenham SN15 3WL
    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 various 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.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

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.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Berry, Citrus, Orange Blossom
SCORE: 86
PRODUCER: Meliponas Coop
ALTITUDE: 900 - 1,350 masl
VARIETAL: Typica, Caturra
PROCESSING: Washed

Meliponas Coop

Named after the native stingless bees that help it flourish, our new Meliponas coffee is a special treasure from the sun-drenched hills of Puyango, Ecuador.

In this region, farmers work in deep harmony with nature, using natural compost rather than harsh chemicals. This creates a thriving ecosystem where coffee bushes and beehives live side-by-side, supporting one another.

The result is a cup that is not only sweet and delicious but also tells a story of respect for the land. It is a taste of Ecuador’s natural beauty—a tribute to the farmers' dedication and a gentle buzz of appreciation for the Meliponas bees.

Washed Processing

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.