Blind Tasting Box Catalogue
We've been fans of blind tastings for a long time - almost all of our cuppings (the tasting process we use to assess coffees) are done blind - whether we're choosing new coffees to buy, or comparing roast profiles or brewing recipes. Blind tastings eliminate bias, but they also really force one to taste, and smell carefully - this sensory development is vital for coffee professionals, and equally rewarding for all keen coffee drinkers.
What was in my box
If you recently bought a mystery box, you'd have received four different coffees to compare. Click on the relevant number below to discover more about that coffee.
- Name: Villa Clabelina Natural, Colombia
- Altitude: 1510m - 1800m ASL
- Processing: Natural
- Variety: Colombia
- Harvest: 2021
- Region: Los Monos, Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, Colombia
- Tasting notes: Crisp & clean, sweet red apple, black cherry
- Name: Capadocia, Brazil
- Altitude: 1300m ASL
- Processing: Natural
- Variety: Red Catuai
- Harvest: 2021
- Region: São Gonçalo do Sapucai, Sul de Minas, Brazil
- Tasting notes: Mild, hazelnut and fruit biscotti
- Name: Frinsa Washed 2021/22, Indonesia
- Altitude: 1300m - 1500m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Sigarar Utang & Others
- Harvest: 2021/2
- Region: West Bandung Regency, West Java, Java
- Tasting notes: Full, crisp plum, lemongrass
- Name: Santa Lucia, Brazil
- Altitude: 950m - 1300m ASL
- Processing: Anaerobic Natural
- Variety: Acaia
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Serra das Abelhas, Sul de Minas, Brazil
- Tasting notes: Bold strawberry & tropical fruit, almond nougat
- Name: Amazonas, Honduras
- Altitude: 1600m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Catuai
- Harvest: 2020/2021
- Region: Chinacla, La Paz, Honduras
- Tasting notes: Clean & balanced, honeycomb & peach hints
- Name: Julio Cesar Natural, Colombia
- Altitude: 1900m ASL
- Processing: Natural
- Variety: Caturra, Castillo
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Chachagui, Nariño, Colombia
- Tasting notes: Juicy acidity, barrel-aged liquor, rich cacao
- Name: Frinsa Washed Special, Indonesia
- Altitude: 1400m ASL
- Processing: Anaerobic Washed
- Variety: Sigarar Utang
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Weninggalih, West Bandung Regency, West Java, Java
- Tasting notes: Clean, juicy, cherry and herbal tea
- Name: Juan Asto, Peru
- Altitude: 1550m - 1650m ALS
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Caturra, Typica, Pache
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Chinchaysuyo, Chanchamayo, Junin, Peru
- Tasting notes: Balanced juicy & clean, current and rooibos hints
- Name: Emilio Raimundo, Brazil
- Altitude: 1180m - 1200m ASL
- Processing: Natural
- Variety: Yellow Catuai
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Conceição das Pedras, Sul de Minas, Brazil
- Tasting notes: Gentle acidity, praline, subtle red fruit
- Name: Yabitu, Ethiopia
- Altitude: 2100m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Heirloom Varieties
- Harvest: 2020/21
- Region: Yabitu, Uraga, Guji
- Tasting notes: Light, vibrant florals, citrus, apricot
- Name: Frinsa Anaerobic #1, Indonesia
- Altitude: 1400m ASL
- Processing: Anaerobic Natural
- Variety: Sigarar Utang, Ateng, Timor, Venecia
- Harvest: 2020/21
- Region: West Bandung Regency, West Java, Java
- Tasting notes: Syrupy mouthfeel, red grape, boozy fruit
- Name: La Nueva Florida Comm Lot, Peru
- Altitude: 1750m - 1800m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon, Pache
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Rio Negro, Junin, Satipo, Peru
- Tasting notes: Full bodied, malty, brown sugar
- Name: Planadas Collective, Colombia
- Altitude: 1600m - 2000m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Caturra & Castillo
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Planadas, Tolima, Colombia
- Tasting notes: Full bodied, green apple acidity, rooibos hints
- Name: Las Vecinas, Peru
- Altitude: 1750m - 1800m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon, Pache
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Satipo, Junin, Peru
- Tasting notes: Soft & creamy, butterscotch, black tea
- Name: Frinsa Washed '20
- Altitude: 1300 - 1600m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Sigarar Utang
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Java, Indonesia
- Tasting notes: Full bodied, juicy, green tea
- Name: Sitio Vargem Grande Anaerobic
- Altitude: 1125m ASL
- Processing: Anaerobic Natural
- Variety: Catuai & Yellow Catuai
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Tasting notes: Pungent aromatics, tropical fruit, blueberry
- Name: Frinsa Blue Honey
- Altitude: 1400m ASL
- Processing: Experimental
- Variety: Sigarar Utang & Others
- Harvest: 2019
- Region: West Java, Indonesia
- Tasting notes: Full & textured, Green figs, plums & molasses sweetness
- Name: Harsu Forest
- Altitude: 1900 - 2000m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Welisho & Kurume
- Harvest: 2019/20
- Region: Guji, Ethiopia
- Tasting notes: Elegant & sweet, peach, bergamot & jasmine
- Name: Madremonte Collective
- Altitude: 1800 - 2000m ASL
- Processing: Washed
- Variety: Colombia, Caturra, Castillo
- Harvest: 2019/20
- Region: Huila, Colombia
- Tasting notes: Clean, brown sugar sweetness & juicy citrus
- Name: Las Lomas Natural
- Altitude: 1600m ASL
- Processing: Natural
- Variety: Catuai
- Harvest: 2020
- Region: La Paz, Honduras
- Tasting notes: Full bodied, sherry, red grape & cocoa nib