This one’s special, and is our second year bringing this coffee in. This one comes directly from Nima Tenzing Sherpa of Lekali Estate in Nepal—and when we say directly, we mean it. He personally DHL’d this coffee to us.
When we first heard about specialty coffee from Nepal, we were intrigued but skeptical. We sent an email with low expectations, unsure about production volumes, quality, and the logistical hurdles of importing from Nepal. But after tasting the samples and navigating the joys of international logistics, we finally got our hands on coffee from Nima.
This lot is a natural processed coffee. It consists of Typica, Bourbon, and Caturra varieties, grown at 1,250-1,350 MASL—what might typically be considered low altitude. But thanks to the region’s unique microclimate, this coffee develops the density and flavour complexity of a much higher-grown lot (in fact, in this area, coffee plants start frosting at 1,500 MASL!).
The cup profile is fun! It immediately hits you with big red fruit and stone fruit notes, like cherries, peach, and apricot. But, it’s not one dimensional with it’s sweetness - there is a fresh Rainier cherry acidity as well. It has an incredibly silky body and a lingering aftertaste filled with complexity.
Nima is a pioneer in specialty coffee in Nepal, and it’s an honour to be able to showcase his coffee.
Origin: Nepal, Bhirkune Village, Nuwakot District
Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1250-1350
Tasting Notes: Cherry Jam, Peach, Black Tea
200g bag. Roasted in Toronto, Ontario.
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