You’ll find the perfect coffee to brighten up your winter days under the name Winter Espresso from the British roaster Square Mile. They’ve combined excellent Telila Kecho Anderacha Honey beans from Ethiopia and El Anonal beans from Guatemala, which delight with their sweet and rich texture. With every sip, you’ll discover the pleasant, fruity sweetness of blood orange and dates, while a subtle pistachio nuttiness adds a dessert-like character to the finish. The result is a rich, sweet espresso with a full-bodied character, perfect for colder winter days and special moments.
Some of the beans in this espresso were grown on Guatemalan coffee trees in the Huehuetenango region, where they are cultivated by Orlando and Gesler Martínez. Several Arabica varieties—Bourbon, Typica, San Ramón, and Caturra—are grown on their farm and featured in this coffee. The farm was previously affected by coffee rust, so they decided to replant and are also experimenting with less common varieties. The Ethiopian component comes from the Kecho Anderacha area in the Sidama region, which is known for its long tradition of coffee cultivation and favorable conditions for production. The beans come from eight small-scale female farmers who collaborate with the Telila processing station. This coffee combines the JARC 74110 and JARC 74112 varieties.
Another interesting feature of Winter Espresso is the combination of two different processing methods. The Ethiopian beans were processed using the Honey method, in which part of the pulp is left on after the husk is removed, and the beans are then dried. Thanks to this process, you can taste a more pronounced sweetness and fruitiness in the final cup. In contrast, the Guatemalan El Anonal is processed using the washed method, where, after the pulp is removed, the beans are fermented, washed, and then dried. The combination of these two methods results in an interesting blend of flavor profiles that complement each other and create a harmonious whole.
- Producers: 8 female farmers (Telila), Orlando Antulio Martínez Samayoa, and Gesler Gudemny Martínez López