LAST SPLASH

WASHED LOTS:
Last Splash always features washed processed coffees. These are lots in which the fruit and sticky mucilage layers of the coffee cherry are removed after being picked fresh. It is a multi-stage process involving floating cherries in water and then using a de-pulper, which might happen directly at the farm or at larger washing stations. Following a final washing stage, the cherry seeds will be dried on patios or raised beds.

While experimental processes are increasingly ubiquitous in specialty coffee circles, I want to always have a washed process on our menu. It is partially because on most mornings, I crave their brilliant clarity and vibrancy.  But also because they can offer a level of complexity and delicate body that will always having you reaching for the cup's last splash. 

You might wonder, why do I love washed lots? Well to draw upon The Breeder’s lyrics, it is pretty simple: “we have come for light, wholly, we have come for light, it's true”.

ORIGIN:
Jesus 'Chungo' Galeas is a multigeneration farmer who, like most growers in Selguapa, was reliant on sales to local intermediaries for low prices. However, realizing the high level crop quality and driven to hone his craft, he transitioned his farm towards the specialty market. He continues to make improvements by way of an a on-site depulper, solar dryers, and a small bodega for storing his coffee in parchment. One of the most remarkable things about Jesus is his generosity and commitment to help other farmers. He began working with the Honduran Coffee Institute (IHCAFE) with the idea to “motivate all the producers he could to begin working with specialty coffee and to invest in proper farm practices.” Today he works with the always incredible Semilla to export coffee from an network of 30 farms in the area..  

FLAVOUR:
We brought in two lots from Jesus this year and loved the clarity on this washed Typica. It opens with a very gentle orange note that balances out against some red vibrant and bright red plum flavours. Imagine the smooth notes of merlot but minus the winey fermented edge. The finish is all sweet wafer and milk chocolate, making for a very satisfyingly bright but equally comforting cup.