Test batch on the new coffee from Guatemala had some really nice flavors at some points, some really boring flavors on others. Nothing offensive, but four of the twelve cups were distinct expressions of that coffee which I could potentially sell if I had the shelf space for that. The next step is production test batches which I'll taste (this time out of 3L airpots instead of cupping bowls) before deciding if those are what I want to sell.
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6 is firmly in line with what I've done with this lot in the past for a medium roast. It was a toss up between this and 5 for that, and 6 was just generally a nicer roast. Better body and balance, more interesting flavor. Coffees in this range had a very nice caramel fragrance straight out of the roaster.
