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Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g

Roasted by The Coffee Collective

Sweet and balanced espresso from Peru with chocolate, raisin and hazelnut notes.

Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g — The Coffee Collective
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From the roaster

Sweet and balanced. Notes of milk chocolate, raisin and hazelnut.

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The Coffee Collective

Context

Familia Lizaraso Espresso represents a washed-process coffee from Peru, roasted by The Coffee Collective. The washed preparation—detailed in the roaster's processing methods guide—typically produces cleaner, more defined flavor expression compared to other techniques. The Coffee Collective identifies milk chocolate, raisin, and hazelnut as the dominant sensory characteristics in this lot, suggesting a balanced cup with both comforting sweetness and subtle dried-fruit complexity. This espresso format makes it well-suited for milk-based preparations where such flavors can integrate smoothly, though it may also express these notes clearly as a straight shot. For those exploring how these tasting impressions fit within broader flavor categories, The Coffee Collective's sensory flavor wheel offers a useful reference point.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g taste like?

Expect tasting notes of milk chocolate, raisin, and hazelnut.

How is Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g processed?

Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g uses the Washed process.

What roast level is Familia Lizaraso Espresso, 250g?

It is roasted to a espresso level.

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