Juan Jimenez - Wet Process - 2023

Mango and fresh black tea aromatics introduce this outstanding competition lot from perennial favorite producer Juan Jimenez. Clear flavors of passionfruit and pineapple in the cup are joined by a mouth-watering key lime and vanilla sweetness in the finish, offering a refreshing fruit complexity that's perfect for the summer season.

The 2023 harvest from producer Juan Jimenez, roasted by Passenger Coffee, offers a vibrant expression of the washed processing method. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, washed coffees often highlight the inherent acidity and clarity of the bean, allowing specific terroir-driven characteristics to shine through. In this particular lot, drinkers can expect a bright, complex profile featuring notes of mango, fresh black tea, passionfruit, pineapple, key lime, and vanilla.

Understanding how different techniques influence the final cup is essential for any enthusiast. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, crisp profiles, other processing methods can impart vastly different textures and sweetness levels. To better identify and articulate the nuances found in this coffee, we recommend referencing our flavor wheel. By exploring these sensory categories, you can more effectively map the interplay between the bright citrus and tropical fruit notes present in this exceptional offering from Juan Jimenez.