La Union Blend

Bag Size: 10 oz (287g)

Roast: Medium

Origin: Various Regions, Mexico

Elevation: 1,200 - 1,800 MASL

Variety: Various

Process: Natural, Washed

Roaster Tasting Notes: Cantaloupe, Clementine, Honeysuckle, Complex, Structured

We Tasted: Cantaloupe, Clementine, Honeysuckle

Roast: Medium

Origin: Mexico

Process: Natural + Washed

Variety: Various

Over the past decade, Mexico's specialty coffee scene has flourished, driven in large part by the passion of Mexican baristas and influenced by socio-political dynamics. As the landscape evolves, there's a notable push towards enhanced quality, innovative processing, and diverse varieties, resulting in some truly exceptional coffees. This well-curated blend provides a sensory journey through the world of Mexican coffee with a medley of distinct varieties, washed and naturally processed, brought together by multiple producers to capture the dynamic narrative of the country in every sip. Expect a complex cup of cataloupe, clementine, and honeysuckle.

Pour-Over Recipe

Using Kalita Wave

Ratio: 1:15

Coffee: 20g ground medium

Water: 300g at 200°F

Steps: Bloom 60g for 50 seconds and give the dripper a swirl. Pour to 120g, 180g, and then 240g, letting the coffee draw down for no more than 10 seconds. Finally pour to 300g and gently shake the dripper as the coffee draws down so the coffee bed gets flattened.

Total Brew Time: 2:35 mins

Aiden Grind GuidanceSingle ServeGrind Settings:Ode + SSP: 5 - 5.2Ode Gen 2: 4 - 4.2Opus: 4.2 - 5.2 (Inner ring set to max +, Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)Batch BrewGrind Settings:Ode + SSP: 6 - 7Ode Gen 2: 5 - 6Opus: 5.2 - 6.2 (Inner ring set to max +, Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)

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