MERLAEKU FAMILY WASHED
MERLAEKU FAMILY WASHED
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Tasting Notes
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Roast Level
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Roast Level
How dark the beans are roasted, on a 'specialty' scale where Light/Ultralight preserves the most origin character.
Read more in the glossary → - Specialty Dark
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Flavor Profile
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Flavor Profile
High-level flavor families this coffee leans toward — fruity, floral, sweet, chocolate/nutty, spicy, tea/botanical, or fermented/wine-like.
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Origin Type
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Coffee Type
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Flavor Notes
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Flavor Notes (SCA)
More specific flavor families inside the broader profile, using the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel — e.g. 'Citrus' and 'Berry' inside 'Fruity'.
Read more in the glossary → - Caramel, Chocolate, Nuts
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Caffeine
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Caffeine
Whether this coffee is caffeinated or decaffeinated, and (for decaf) which process was used.
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Country of Origin
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Country of Origin
Where in the world this coffee was grown, or 'Multiple' for a blend with beans from more than one country.
Read more in the glossary → - Thailand
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Process Type
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Processing
How the coffee cherry was prepared after picking — dried with or without its fruit, fermented under specific conditions, etc. Big effect on the final cup.
Read more in the glossary → - Washed
This coffee hails from the Doi Pangkhon community in Chiang Rai, comprising 300 households where they predominantly cultivate Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai, and SJ133 coffee varieties. The commendable work of Beanspire, who collaborated closely with the producer in 2015, significantly enhanced coffee quality in the region. Subsequently, the Merlaeku Brothers, representing an Akha Ethnic group consisting of Apae, Asor, Nat, Amae, and Bas, joined the initiative, collectively with Beanspire delivering exceptional coffee to your doorstep.
The coffee underwent a "Kenya-style" Washed process at the Doi Pangkhon wet mill, drawing inspiration from the double fermentation Washed method commonly practiced in Kenya. Initially, cherries were pulped without water, followed by wet fermentation, a brief soaking, and a thorough washing process to eliminate any lingering mucilage. The washed parchment coffee was then meticulously dried on elevated bamboo beds for a minimum of 14 days. Subsequently, it was relocated to a lowland area to complete the drying process, ensuring optimal humidity levels. This meticulous process imparts a beautiful and delicate fruit flavor, reminiscent of jackfruit and green apple, to the coffee.
Origin : Doi Pangkhon, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Producer/Farm : Merlaeku Family, Beanspire Coffee
Varieties : Catuai, Typica, Chiang Mai, SJ133
Altitude : 1,350 m.a.s.l.
Process : Kenia Style - Washed
Roast Profile: Medium Dark
Tasting Notes : Butterscotch, Dark Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut
Recommend for : Both Filter and Espresso
Size : 8oz. (227g)
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Thailand Merlaeku Family Washed Filter Recipe:
Coffee: 15g
Grind Size: Medium
Brewer: OREA V3 MKII with Kalita Wave 185
Water: 96'C (Boston tap water with ZEROWATER: TDS 000)
Ending Time: ~2:00
| Time (s) | Add Water (g) | Total (g) |
| 0:00 | 40 | 40 Circle Pour and swirl |
| 0:30 | 40 | 80 Center Pour |
| 0:55 | 70 | 150 Center Pour |
| 1:30 | 175 | 225 Center Pour |
Coffee beans roasted by Newbery St. Coffee Roaster in Greater Boston.
