Cocoa and roasted nuts on the dry aroma; a smooth entry with dark chocolate and caramel sweetness; light tobacco and woody notes mid-palate; low acidity and a medium-full body; and a finish of brown sugar and spice.
Buying Tips
Serrano: The traditional grade name for Cuba's high-grown washed coffee; higher-grade lots are named "Turquino" after the country's highest peak
Crystal Mountain: A commonly seen trade name for Cuban coffee, similar in style to Serrano
History: Coffee reached Cuba in the mid-18th century; after the 1791 Haitian Revolution, many French planters resettled in eastern Cuba and expanded coffee growing in the Sierra Maestra
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium grind, 90°C, ratio 1:15
Cuban cafecito: Brew a dark-roast espresso with sugar whipped in for a sweet, foamy crema