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Funky Mamacita

Roasted by Higher Grounds Trading Co.

This medium-dark blend of Honduran and Peruvian beans offers a smooth, bold cup with notes of roasted nuts and earthy undertones.

Funky Mamacita — Higher Grounds Trading Co.
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From the roaster

A hint of roasted nuts complemented by sweet earthy undertones in a smooth, bold cup. Honduran and Peruvian beans come together in a crowd-pleasing medium-dark roast.

Funky Mamacita represents the spirit of Higher Grounds, a spark and energy that ignites our passion for gender equity in the world of specialty coffee. It's spirited name is an homage to the first HG employee to have a baby while employed at Higher Grounds.

— Higher Grounds Trading Co.

Context

Funky Mamacita, offered by Higher Grounds Trading Co., presents a profile defined by roasted nuts and sweet earthy undertones. When evaluating coffees with these characteristics, it is helpful to consider how specific processing methods and terroir influence the final cup. Earthy notes are often associated with particular drying techniques or regional soil compositions, while nut-forward profiles frequently provide a stable, comforting foundation for the palate.

To better understand how these descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee quality and sensory analysis, we recommend consulting the flavor wheel. This tool can help you identify the nuances within the roasted nut category and explore how sweet, earthy undertones interact with other sensory markers. By mapping these specific notes against the standard lexicon of coffee tasting, enthusiasts can develop a more precise vocabulary for describing the unique character of this particular roast.

Buy — $17 from Higher Grounds Trading Co.

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Funky Mamacita taste like?

Expect tasting notes of roasted nuts and sweet earthy undertones.

What roast level is Funky Mamacita?

It is roasted to a medium-dark level.

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