If you're looking for a cup that pushes the boundaries of specialty coffee, Bishop WX is exactly what you're looking for. With an incredible cupping score of 90.5 points, this is a coffee that excels at world barista competitions. The flavor profile is a fascinating symphony, blending the deep sweetness of blackberries with the smooth, creamy texture of vanilla. The entire experience is underpinned by the richness of meadow honey and a sparkling, clean acidity reminiscent of blackcurrants and lemons. The coffee’s body is juicy and silky, with a finish that unfolds on the palate into notes of apricots and cane sugar.
Behind this coffee lies the unique philosophy of Ivica Cvetanovski and Mach, the founders of Coffea Circulor. This lot comes directly from their own farm in the Meru region of Kenya, located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. Unlike conventional trade, Coffea Circulor oversees every single step of the process from their home base in Scandinavia. This coffee is part of their “True Development Cost” initiative, which ensures complete financial transparency and genuine support for local development. Here, they focus on the isolated cultivation of specific varieties, in this case the high-quality AA grade of the Ruiru 11 variety. It is a coffee with a pedigree, where you know the exact name of every person who contributed to its creation, and whose history dates back to 2005, when the vision of a perfect circular production cycle was born.
What gives this lot its crystalline clarity is a specific processing method known as Washed WX. The whole cherries underwent wet fermentation for 36 hours, a precisely measured time to develop complex acids and deep sweetness without any unwanted wildness. The subsequent parchment drying lasted a full 20 days, ensuring the stability of the bean and the longevity of its flavor profile. This “WX” technique, combined with slow drying, is responsible for the legendary clarity you’ll experience in every sip. The entire 20-kg lot was then roasted with an emphasis on highlighting the natural spectrum of flavors inherent in this specific Ruiru 11 variety. The result is a technically refined product that represents the best of the Kenyan terroir in a modern Scandinavian roasting style.
Plus, you’ll receive this excellent coffee in a glass container that will look great on your Comandante grinder.