The lineage of espresso beans is wealthy with historical past, and the journey of the Java varietal is not any exception. Its origins could be traced again to Ethiopia, the place it made its solution to Southeast Asia. Over time, this Typica varietal discovered its solution to the islands of Sumatra and Java.
In Sumatra, a pure mutation occurred, enlarging the beans barely, main the Sumatran pressure to deviate from the Java pressure. By the fingers of the Dutch, the Sumatra ‘Typica’ was launched to Surinam and subsequently to Brazil. This historic motion launched the primary Arabica espresso varietal in Brazil in 1727.
Our associate farmer, João Hamilton, boasts Sumatran varietals with virtually a century of historical past. The journey of the Java varietal took a notable flip in 2014 when Marcos Croce from Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza visited the Selva Negra farm in Nicaragua.
Right here, he obtained seeds of the Java varietal, direct descendants of the identical Typica lineage that had as soon as travelled to Java centuries prior. Upon planting these at FAF and João Hamilton’s Sitio Canaã, the Croce household noticed that these Java beans have been marginally smaller than their Sumatran counterparts. The difference of Java in its new residence has been outstanding, leading to a pronounced floral depth when cupped.
Our collaboration with João Hamilton has been enduring and productive, with practically a decade of partnership behind us. This 12 months, we’re elated to announce a particular launch: the Sitio Canaa Filter Espresso. This filter espresso embodies a sweetness paying homage to peach, with mild fruit notes and acidity. That is all harmoniously balanced by the signature Brazilian undertones of chocolate and cream.
Right here’s our head roaster Thomas, giving an in-depth information to brewing pour-over, on the V60:
