Matter 01 House, Advanced Castillo

Dark Matter 01 is a seasonally rotated, carefully selected single origin designed for smooth, yet bright house espresso. This season's 01 is an advanced washed Castillo from Zarza Coffee, a third-generation coffee business run by renowned producer Jhonatan Gasca. Handpicked cherries grown at 1750-1800m are floated and sorted before undergoing a 36 hour fermentation (not anaerobic, a process Zarza explore in more depth than most farms) to preserve clarity and boost aromatic definition for an espresso that stands out. Orange and milk chocolate dominate the cup. Citrus/melon aromas cut through milk for a distinct flavour that's followed by chocolatey sweetness that boosts the cup's structure both as espresso and through milk. As it cools, we perceive some soft, gentle melon notes when enjoyed black that give the cup some added complexity. 01 profiles will be single origin and typically Dark Matter, bright, sweet & clean, but sourced and profiled to be balanced and rich enough to be enjoyed by everybody, not just speciality lovers. For those curious, this coffee is still great on filter. It's clean and sweet with some aromatic lift.