Berry Swirl is a coffee that found its way onto the menu of the Dutch roastery DAK Coffee Roasters somewhat by happy accident. It wasn’t originally supposed to be part of the order at all, but in the end, it turned out it would have been a real shame to miss out on it. Even the very first sip hints that this is no ordinary coffee. In the cup, you’ll find a distinct fruitiness reminiscent of naturally processed Ethiopian coffees, complemented by sweet notes of wild berries, fruit jam, and black plums. The result is a juicy, sweet, and beautifully aromatic coffee with a long finish that you’ll enjoy from the first sip to the very last.
Behind this coffee is producer Daniela from the Los Rodriguez farm in Bolivia. Shortly before shipping the container, she let the roastery know that there wouldn’t be enough of one of the ordered coffees and offered Berry Swirl as a replacement. She included a simple message: “You’ll love this coffee—it’s truly unique and exotic.” And she was right. The coffee is a blend of the SL28, SL34, and Batian varieties, grown at an elevation of around 1, 500 meters. It is precisely the combination of these varieties with the Bolivian terroir that creates an unconventional and very interesting flavor profile that will appeal to lovers of distinctly fruity filter coffees.
The beans were processed using the natural method, in which the coffee cherries are dried whole, along with their pulp. During this process, the beans have ample time to absorb the natural sugars and aromatic compounds from the fruit, which is clearly reflected in their flavor. As a result, Berry Swirl is full of sweetness, reminiscent of wild berries and fruit jam, and offers a pleasant note of black plum in the finish. The natural processing also gives the coffee a fuller body, an intense aroma, and a long, juicy aftertaste.
- Producer: Daniela
- Farm: Los Rodriguez
- Elevation: 1,500 m above sea level