Review: Honduras Los Portillos From New Harvest Coffee


  • Honduras Los Portillos


    When someone offers to send you some coffee it’s very hard not to get too excited. I mean who doesn’t love coffee being sent to you?!

    @BryanGibb, a barista trainer and espresso tech over at New Harvest Coffee offered to send me some Honduras Los Portillos which has been really blowing everyone’s mind over there. I was very excited because I had never heard of this company before and the cupping notes sounded freaking delicious.

    The best part was finding out just how freaking delicious it was.

    The Coffee

    Beans: Honduras Los Portillos
    Roaster: New Harvest Coffee

    Equipment/Brewing Method

    Brew Method: Clever Dripper
    Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 26
    Bean/Water Ratio: 23/330g
    Brew Time: 45 seconds

    Notes:
    Candied concord grape starts the cup off followed by notes of strawberry, apple, chocolate, and a hint of apricot. Refreshingly juicy and simple, yet complex and intriguing at the same time.

    Panoply of fruit. Aromas of apricot, citrus and grape are followed in the cup by apple, cranberry and chocolate. Refreshing and complex. ~ New Harvest Coffee

    Verdict:
    A jaw dropping mesmerizing coffee. Simply put, this is one beautiful coffee.

    The packaging adds to the greatness of this coffee. The packaging is very playful all the while keeping it on the simplistic side. The mug along with the magnet are also very fun showing that a standing upright dog who wears glasses and a monster can love coffee too.

    From the moment I opened the bag and took a whiff of the beans I knew I’d love this coffee, but I didn’t know that after taking that first sip I was going to become obsessed.

    Score:
    95/100pts

    More Info About This Coffee

    Region: Honduras
    Varietal: N/A
    Processing: N/A
    Altitude: N/A
    Harvest Season/Date: N/A
    Cost: $16 per lb.



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  • Drew

    They sent you a mug too?? That is flippin awesome! What makes it even cooler is that the mug is just about the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Sounds like a really great cup of coffee—I’ve been drinking a lot of Honduras lately. Just might have to give this one a go too!

    • http://thecoffeeadventures.com Jamie Ferguson

      Yes they did! Its become my new favorite mug. I honestly have not switched mugs since it arrived. The coffee is a must try, Drew. I haven’t had a Honduras like this one. Just unbelievable. 

  • Billy

    about how many mL does the mug hold? it’s very cute!

    • http://thecoffeeadventures.com Jamie Ferguson

      it is an 8oz mug so 250mL

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