Pichanaki
Pichanaki is an unroasted green coffee from Peru. A washed Arabica profile from Pichanaki balancing milk-chocolate and caramel sweetness with citrus acidity. Silky body supports a clean structure in filter and espresso recipes.
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Sensory Profile
Expected Profile- Aroma
- Caramel, Citrus, Milk Chocolate
- Acidity
- 4/5 · High
- Body
- 3/5 · Medium
- Sweetness
- 4/5 · High
- Finish
- A sweet, lingering finish with milk chocolate and citrus.
Applications
Recommended for clean citrus brightness in filter coffee, and milk-chocolate and caramel sweetness with silky body in espresso and blends.
- Filter / Pour Over
- 5/5
- Espresso
- 4/5
- Blend
- 4/5
Roasting Recommendation
Use a light-to-medium roast for aromatic clarity and fruit sweetness. Reduce heat input gradually after drying and finish with a short, controlled development after first crack.
- Charge
- 0:00, 202 °C
- Turning Point
- 1:30, 85 °C
- Drying End
- 4:30, 150 °C
- First Crack
- 8:45, 196 °C
- Finish
- 10:10, 204 °C
- Development
- 1:25, 13.9%
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Huehuetenango
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