Hermenegildo Marin - Wet Process - 2022

Milk chocolate and honey on the nose introduce a plush and sweet cup characterized by gentle orange acidity, a creamy and coating mouthfeel, and flavors of cocoa, cherry, and delicate peach as the coffee cools. Hermenegildo Marin is a coffee farmer from the region of Cañada in northern Oaxaca, Mexico. This 100% Typica fully washed lot represents the third harvest that Passenger has featured Hermenegildo’s coffee. After finally getting to meet him last summer, we can confidently say that Señor Marin is as affable as he is talented, and we look forward to working with him for many more years to come

Produced by Hermenegildo Marin in the Cañada region of Oaxaca, this 2022 harvest represents a classic expression of Mexican coffee. As a washed-process lot, the coffee undergoes a meticulous processing method that typically emphasizes clarity and highlights the inherent characteristics of the bean. The selection features the Typica varietal, a plant historically significant for its role in the global spread of coffee cultivation and often celebrated for its balanced, clean profile.

Sourced by Passenger Coffee, this lot showcases a comforting sweetness and fruit-forward complexity. When evaluating the cup, drinkers may find the profile aligns with the foundational categories of the flavor wheel, moving from deep, dessert-like notes of milk chocolate and cocoa to brighter, nuanced hints of honey, cherry, and peach. This specific offering provides a focused look at the traditional agricultural practices maintained by producers in Oaxaca, resulting in a cup that is both approachable and distinct.