Tawny Ristretta - Roasted on 04/03

Limited edition of 45kg. Fine Robustas have always been close to our hearts, and this one adds yet another layer to our journey of discovering truly exceptional lots. Hegbal Estate gets its name for Hebbagillu - Kannada for "great gateway". Run by Mr Devdas Menezes since 1996, he is a 3rd generational grower who has pioneered specialty harvests and post harvests for both Arabica and Robusta, and believes in a bright future for Robusta. We got our hands on a beautiful bodied batch - an anaerobic Honey fermented twice for 60 hours. The cherries were stored in Ecotact bags, then pulped, and stored in Ecotact bags again. After six months of experimentation and five distinct roast profiles, we’ve arrived at this expression — one that best highlights the character of this coffee. We’re releasing it in a limited batch at a special price to invite your palate into the conversation. Your feedback will shape how we take this coffee forward in future roasts.