Raffaello in liquid form? That’s exactly what the Christmas-themed COCONUT SNOW from the Pardubice roastery Zrno44 is all about—it combines the sweetness of coconut Raffaello, juicy raspberries, and a subtle hint of coconut milk. The flavor profile is rounded out by notes of white sugar, which accentuate the overall sweetness and pleasantly dessert-like character. The resulting cup is distinctly aromatic, fruitily fresh, and thoroughly coconutty. Thanks to the combination of tropical sweetness and raspberry fruitiness, it offers an interesting contrast that sets it apart from traditional chocolate-flavored Christmas coffees. This limited-edition blend is simply more reminiscent of coconut pralines than classic Christmas cookies.
The coffee comes from Colombia, from a production line called Quebraditas Coconut, which focuses on unconventional flavor profiles created through experimental processing. Coffee trees here grow at altitudes exceeding 1,650 meters above sea level, where conditions are ideal for cultivating high-quality coffee cherries. Coconut Snow is a blend of the Castillo and Colombia varieties, which are widespread in Colombia due to their adaptability to local growing conditions. In this case, their flavor potential is further enhanced by an unconventional fermentation process, which gives the coffee its distinct coconut character.
The most interesting part takes place during processing itself. The beans undergo co-fermentation with coconut, during which the coconut becomes part of the coffee cherry fermentation process. Unlike conventional natural or washed processing, this introduces an additional ingredient into the final profile, helping to create specific aromatic and flavor characteristics. It is precisely this process that brings out a pronounced coconut sweetness in the cup, complemented by the fruity freshness of raspberries. The result is an unconventional Christmas espresso for anyone who enjoys trying new and bolder flavor combinations.
- Producer: Edinson Argote and Ángela Rojas
- Farm: Quebraditas Coffee Farm
- Altitude: 1,600–1,850 m above sea level