CUP OF EXCELENCE

Like the sake lees of Daiginjo sake, it has a gorgeous fruity aroma and a rich, creamy taste like dairy products.
With a high residual sugar content, the rich, full-bodied sweetness offers gorgeous tropical aromas reminiscent of tropical fruits and dried dates, and the long aftertaste is sure to bring a smile to your face, revealing the enthusiasm of the maker.
If you've tried it once, you probably won't be able to sense the universality of this "Indonesian-ness."

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□NATION／East Java, Indonesia
□LOCATION／Ijen Lestari
□PRODUCER／Dandy Dharmawan
□VARIETIES／USDA 762 (75%); Kartika (25%)
□PROCESS／Carbonic Maceration Natural
□ELEVATION／1200-1600m

□Score／91.41
□ROASTING／ Light roast

It has nuances of tea leaves like black tea or oolong tea.
It has a scent of jasmine flowers and nuts, and a sweet taste reminiscent of honey,
and a good balance of moderate acidity and fruitiness.
Thailand is in Asia! I feel there is great potential in this region.

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□NATION／Chiang Mai, Thailand
□LOCATION／SOFT Coffee
□PRODUCER／Wish Junprasert
□VARIETIES／Mixed (Catimor,Bourbon,Typica)
□PROCESS／ Natural
□ELEVATION／1200m

□Score／90.16
□ROASTING／ Light roast

When you put it in your mouth, the rich fruitiness of fresh Kyoho grapes with the skin on changes to a pleasant, gentle acidity reminiscent of apricot or dried fruit.
The smooth, creamy texture melts in your mouth like milk chocolate or caramel.
From there, the fragrant aroma of nuts and cocoa nibs gently spreads until the finish.

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□NATION／Mozonte, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua
□LOCATION／La Libertad
□PRODUCER／Danys Joel Pastrana Gomez
□VARIETIES／Bourbon
□PROCESS／ Natural
□ELEVATION／1,113m

□Score／88.25
□ROASTING／ Light roast

"A refreshing lemonade flavor that attacks your taste buds"

 

It has a deep, delicate scent reminiscent of jasmine and tea rose.
In addition to the soft sweet and sour taste reminiscent of semi-dried apricots, a slight hint of citrus fruit accentuates its juiciness.
The fruity and refreshing flavors create a pleasant harmony, while the lingering lemonade aftertaste lingers in the mouth, delighting every inch of the palate.

 

□NATION／Los Santos, Costa Rica
□LOCATION／Don Mayo La Loma
□PRODUCER／Héctor Bonilla Cruz
□VARIETIES／Geisha
□PROCESS／Honey
□ELEVATION／1600-1900
□ROASTING／Light roast

The pure fruit essence of muscat and green apple is concentrated, leaving a delicate impression full of transparency.
It has a sparkling champagne-like fizz and a powerful fruitiness that is appealing, while the aftertaste is a vivid yet accentuated aroma with hints of clove and cardamom.
The overwhelming concentration gives you a sense of the depth of the fruitiness and its outstanding structure.

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□NATION／Pichincha, Ecuador
□LOCATION／Cruz Lomae
□PRODUCER／Familia Morales Rivera
□VARIETIES／Typica ＆ Sydr
□PROCESS／ Anaerobic Washed
□ELEVATION／1,800m

□Score／89.53
□ROASTING／ Light roast

The slightly bitter aroma of green apples and herbs gives a clear, eye-opening impression, as well as a fresh, juicy feeling.
The sweetness of stone fruits such as peaches and apricots, and the aromatic hints of citrus fruits are mildly acidic.
You'll be knocked out by the honeyed sweetness reminiscent of roasted sweet potatoes!
Once you get to know the beautiful and sweet country of Brazil, you'll be hooked. It's a wine-producing country.

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□NATION／Minas Gerais, Brazil
□LOCATION／Fazenda Rochedo
□PRODUCER／José Maria Martins
□VARIETIES／Yellow Catuaí 2SL
□PROCESS／ Fully Washed
□ELEVATION／1,200m

□Score／89.26
□ROASTING／ Light roast