Brazil Fazenda Engenho Icatu Natural
Producers: Jose Ronaldo Junqueira Dias
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Icatu
Altitude: 1100 m
Region: Carmo de Minas
Processing: Natural
Notes: Juicy, Peach, Toffee, Sticky, Chocolate, Apricot, Red Apple
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Colombia Palermo La Chiquita Washed
Producers: Diego Bedaya
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Tabi
Altitude: 1500 m
Region: Caldas
Processing: Mandarin Washed
Notes: Raspberry, cherry, stewed berry compote, rich chocolate, juicy, full body
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Ethiopia Koke Supernatural Hiwot
Producers: Small farmers
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Heirloom
Altitude: 1900 m
Region: Yirgacheffe
Processing: Supernatural
Notes: Blueberry, Red Grape, Ginseng, Apricot, Red Plum, Tropical, Berry Jam, Peach, Passion Fruit, Creamy, Sweet.
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El Salvador Los Pirineos Bourbon CM Natural Jasper
Producers: The Baraona family
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Bourbon
Altitude: 1300 – 1600 m
Region: Tecapa Chimaneca, Usulutan
Processing: CM Natural
Farm: Los Pirineos
COE Awards: #2 2019, #6 2018, #11 2017, #5 2012, #17 2011, #8 2008
Notes: Red guava, blueberry, raspberry, dark chocolate, fig, mango, pomegranate, pineapple, strawberry
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El Salvador Regional Los Colores
Producers: Small microlots
Cupping Score: 83-85
Varietal: Mixed
Altitude: 1100-1600 m
Region: Ataco
Processing: Washed
Notes: Black tea, lime, caramel, orange, toasted almond, milk chocolate, sweet, medium body, silky
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Nicaragua El Arbol Maracaturra Honey
Producers: Claudia Lovo & Saša Šestić
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Maracaturra
Altitude: 1200 – 1500 m
Region: Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Farm: El Arbol
Processing: Honey
Notes: Grapefruit, raspberry, red plum, apricot, orange, caramel, chocolate, floral
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Nicaragua Los Suyates Paraneima CM Honey Amber
Producers: Mario Gonzalez
Cupping Score: 86-89
Varietal: Paraneima
Altitude: 1450 – 1700 m
Region: El Volcán, Dipilto, Nueva Segovia
Processing: CM Honey
Farm: Los Suyates
Notes: Lime, plum, green tea, marmalade, apricot, floral, white stone fruit