Anaerobic Java Green Coffee | Washed

87 pts, roaster favorite, and limited production

This experimentally processed Java brings a unique dried fruit forward taste and aroma and represents one of the finest expressions of El Quetzal coffees.

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Description

Our Anaerobic Java green coffee has been a hit with our longtime green buyers, and we plan to increase 2027 production to match. While our classic washed Java has set us apart for more than two decades, we have found that our anaerobic processed Java adds an entirely new dimension.

This coffee is entirely single-source, farm-level reserve, Strictly High Grown coffee, sourced from our flagship, El Quetzal Estate in the Department of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

Cupping Score: 86

Roasting Notes:

This lot is best expressed through a light roast, which highlights the bright, clean acidity characteristic of high-altitude Nicaraguan coffees. By carefully managing the development time, we retain the integrity of the anaerobic fruit notes; however, those seeking a more traditional profile will find that a medium roast transforms these sugars into a rich, chocolatey body. 

Process & Beyond

This Java lot undergoes a precise anaerobic fermentation, where the cherries are sealed in oxygen-free tanks to intensify their natural sugars. By combining this controlled environment with traditional natural processing, we achieve a profile defined by deep complexity, vibrant acidity, and a strikingly rich color in the final cup.

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Bendaña McEwan & Asociados — Beneficio San Miguel

Cupping profile for Anaerobic Java Green Coffee | Washed

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86

Cup Score

SHG

Grade

0

Primary Defects

98%+

Exportable

“Fruity, spiced, creamy, clean cup”

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Geisha (Washed)

Geisha (Washed) cupping profile

86

SHG Especial

“Complex, jasmine aroma, peach and apple”

Cleanliness6
Sweetness6
Acidity6
Body7
Flavor7
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.60%
IMP%: 1.40%
Screen: 77.9% above #18

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Java (Anaerobic Honey)

Java (Anaerobic Honey) cupping profile

86

SHG

“Fruity, spiced, creamy, clean cup”

Cleanliness7
Sweetness6
Acidity6
Body6
Flavor7
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.08%
IMP%: 1.92%
Screen: 71.1% above #17

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Java (Washed)

Java (Washed) cupping profile

85

SHG

“Floral, jasmine, citrus, eucalyptus, juicy”

Cleanliness6
Sweetness6
Acidity7
Body6
Flavor6
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.00%
IMP%: 2.00%
Screen: 63.7% above #17

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Yellow Catuai (Washed)

Yellow Catuai (Washed) cupping profile

84

SHG

“Sweet, panela, vanilla, creamy, tropical”

Cleanliness6
Sweetness6
Acidity6
Body6
Flavor6
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.05%
IMP%: 1.95%
Screen: 74.6% above #17

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Marsellesa (Washed)

Marsellesa (Washed) cupping profile

84

SHG

“Balanced, creamy, floral, vanilla, caramel”

Cleanliness6
Sweetness6
Acidity6
Body6
Flavor6
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.10%
IMP%: 1.90%
Screen: 62.6% above #17

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Parainema (Washed)

Parainema (Washed) cupping profile

83

SHG

“Citrus, fruity, creamy, panela, chocolate”

Cleanliness6
Sweetness6
Acidity6
Body6
Flavor5
Aftertaste6
Balance6
Overall6
Exportable: 98.00%
IMP%: 2.00%
Screen: 62.2% above #18

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