May Mystery Coffee Reveal - Banibeans

Four Mystery Coffees in two months. This is the last Mystery Coffee reveal from our meet-up bundle. Many of us had an opportunity to try it first in Kraków during cupping with Bani. Time to learn the details and make some final post reveal brews.

About the coffee:

Very high altitude experimental coffee from Ecuador. It was also sold as competition coffee by Manhattan earlier this year and it's our Coffee of the Month from Three Marks in June.

Batian varietal was developed in Kenya as a disease resistant variety. It is a cross breed between SL28, SL34, Sudan Rume, N39, K7, SL4 and the Timor Hybrid.

As soon as the cherries arrive at the farm’s washing station these are washed and selected through flotation. Coffee cherries are then placed in sealed plastic tanks to ferment for 10 days. After fermentation, the cherries are laid on African beds under direct sunlight to dry for only 4 - 6 hours. Cherries are then transferred inside polytunnels where they dry slowly for approximately 30 to 32 days.

Historically, the estate was part of the vast hacienda called La Elvira and has been under the management of the Jaramillo family for several generations. They have maintained the tradition of coffee cultivation, complemented by a variety of crops such as cassava, bananas, corn, and fruit trees. Focused on a constant pursuit of excellence and innovation, they have incorporated coffee varieties such as Typica Mejorado, Sidra, Geishas, and Batian. These have been chosen for their outstanding flavour profile and perfect adaptation to the unique microclimate of the estate.

Furthermore, they have implemented modern agricultural practices and advanced post-harvest techniques that enhance the quality of coffee and showcase its unique terroir. This approach maintains a strong commitment to the sustainability of their operations, extending to ecosystem improvement. They have adopted sustainable agricultural practices that revitalise the soil and promote biodiversity, always with a focus on environmental conservation and native forest preservation, ensuring a valuable legacy for future generations. This effort has been recognized in both national and international competitions, highlighting Finca El Alisal for its excellence in coffee production.

At Finca El Alisal, there is a profound appreciation that each coffee bean is a faithful representation of its land and culture.

The winner of our Bani 2 meet-up round is Angelrf with 17 points. Second place goes to Gonzo_Donzorton with 17 points and third to Khers with 16 points.

TOP3 of the May 2024 round:
1. Angelrf - 17 points
2. Gonzo_donzorton - 17 points
3. Khers - 16 points

This is a second round which counts towards the Q2 2024 standings. Next month we will be giving away some prizes! For now, newdent is leading Q2 2024 with 37 points.

TOP3 of Q2 2024:
1. newdent - 37 points
2. PoMpacI - 32 points
3. Angelrf - 32 points

In terms of season standings, Jarg89 is leading with 65 points. Followed by newdent with 64 points and Cabesito15 with 63 points.

TOP3 of 2024 Season:
1. Jarg89 - 65 points
2. newdent - 64 points
3. Cabesito15 - 63 points

Roaster's line-up for the next four months:
JUNE 24 - Three Marks Coffee from Barcelona 🇪🇸
JULY 24 - Nomad from Barcelona 🇪🇸
AUGUST 24 - Special Guests from London 🇬🇧
SEPTEMBER 24 - Nero Scuro 🇮🇹

Mystery Coffee League is sponsored by Acaia, April, Graycano and Kruve.

Thanks for the pics Herman!