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Free Radical.
An adventurous Brazilian-style getaway in a fruitier format
ROAST
PROFILE: Berry, Chocolate, Nutty
REGION: Brazil, Mexico, Ethiopia
VARIETAL: Ethiopia Heirloom, Bourbon, Caturra
PROCESS: Natural, Washed
ALTITUDE: 1750-2050M
Size
01
$
20.00

(formerly People's Liberation)

 

For those in search of a more adventurous coffee-fueled escape, our brazen Free Radical delivers a striking Brazilian-style caffein hit in a slightly fruitier, brighter package. It may spark expeditions of the physical or mental variety. Whatever you do, you’ll do it with a little more wit, twang and a samba spring in your step.

 

Our FREE RADICAL is made up of coffees grown from Brazil, Ethiopia and Mexico.

 

At Fazenda Cachoeira da Grama, coffee is hand-picked and processed quickly to prevent any unwanted fermentation. Freshly harvested cherries go straight from the field to the wet mill, where ripe cherries are carefully selected and pulped. The pulped coffee is first dried on patios, then finished in mechanical driers to achieve optimal moisture content. Finally, the batches are stored in a humidity-controlled warehouse, protected from unwanted odours to preserve their quality.

The farm’s management places a strong emphasis on social and environmental sustainability. Initiatives include planting native species to maintain ecological balance, providing a school, a club, and a soccer field for workers, offering 47 houses for employees and their families, and treating wastewater to protect groundwater resources.

The coffee from Cachoeira da Grama is the product of meticulous attention at every stage—from seed selection to harvest and processing—reflecting the dedication and care that define the farm’s work.

The Colombia coffee in this blend is from Huila and is a part of a regional select program which was created to highlight unique flavours and designed to further reward farmers for the quality in beans that they produce. This allows us to pick the most premium coffees to deliver to you.

The naturally processed Ethiopia is a fruity and floral, full bodied coffee that originates from the region of Sidama. Farmers in Sidama dedicate themselves to the quality of the coffee process. Good land along with healthy rainfall in Sidama contributes to the full flavor of the cup. The drying process of this Ardi bean is often meticulous. Farmers will dry the coffee on beds for 8-10 days while punctually turning the coffee every 30 minutes to ensure even drying. This attention to detail produces the distinct flavors and aromas.

Produced small holder farms, the Mexico is an clean, easy-drinking, mild cup. Flavors of cocoa with a nutty aftertaste.

Mixed all together the Free Radical is the perfect blend of fruity flavors with hints of chocolate that create a creamy smooth finish.

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

Espresso: Start with the parameter below. Keep the dose, brew time, yield fixed. Use the grind setting to get the correct brew time. Fine tune with the temperature. Lighter roast lower temperature

Drip
1

Brew ratio: 18-21 grams of coffee with 300ml of water

2

Grind coffee in the middle setting of the grinder

3

Brew temperature: 190F to 205F

4

Brew time: 2 to 3 minutes

Espresso
1

Dose: 18-19 grams espresso bean

2

Brew temperature: 190F to 205F

3

Brew time: 25-28 seconds (including pre-infusion)

4

Yield: 40-45g espresso out