Because Hacienda Sonora has its own micromill, it can keep lots separated by variety so that they can create unique microlots. Their coffee is all either Natural or Honey processed, as they processes use far less waste water and so have less of a negative effect on their local environment. This coffee is processed naturally, so after being selectively hand-picked the cherries are laid to dry on raised beds or on the farm patio if conditions are dry where they will dry evenly whilst bein raked to avoid fermentation.

The Flavour

There is a citrus fruit tartness to this coffee. We find it like a grapefruit tart-sweetness, particularly when brewed through a paper filter. Past this tart fruitiness, there is a rich and full-bodied, syrupy sweetness. Sweet and almost spiced like a treacle or molasses that brings a great, well-rounded sweetness to the cup, which precedes a delicate, Turkish delight like floral sweetness which finishes the flavour. When brewed as an espresso you want to push beyond the thirty-second point to bring out that rich full-bodied sweetness which will work brilliantly in a milk-based espresso drink.