Fermentation Lab - Golden Dragon - 250g

Chocolate leads here: a cocoa sweetness that stretches through the sip, then a warm tobacco note that gives the finish an elegant earthiness. The flavors are direct and legible, so it keeps its character black or with milk.

This coffee comes from Yunnan in China, where Catimor grows at 1,500 to 1,600 meters and is washed — the process that leans toward clarity — and the lot scored 86 points. Start with a standard espresso recipe, 18g in to 38g out in 27 to 30 seconds, or a V60 at 1:16 with 92–94°C water, then adjust your grind to what shows up in the cup.