Lycheelicious Fruity-Blend 2.0 (Espresso)

Flavour: Lychee Aroma, Mixed Berries, Black Tea

Roaster's comment: This is sure an upgrade of our Lycheelicious, not only it still provides the same big, upfront, fruit forward characteristics but also the texture is more smooth and tea like mouth feel. Overall it is a more delicate cup of coffee.

What is Fruit Co-Fermentation?

Coffee fruit co-fermentation is an innovative processing method where coffee beans are fermented with additional fruits, fruit pulps, or other natural ingredients during the post-harvest fermentation stage. This technique enhances the coffee’s flavor profile by introducing new fruit-forward notes, increased complexity, and unique acidity.

How It Works

1. Harvesting & Pulping: Ripe coffee cherries are harvested and pulped to remove the outer skin, leaving the mucilage intact.
2. Co-Fermentation: The coffee is then fermented with additional fruits (such as passion fruit, mango, or citrus) or fruit-derived substances in a controlled environment. This process can be done anaerobically (without oxygen) or aerobically (with oxygen).
3. Microbial Influence: The natural yeasts and bacteria from both the coffee and the added fruit interact, breaking down sugars and influencing the development of flavors.
4. Drying & Milling: Once fermentation reaches the desired level, the coffee is washed (if necessary) and dried before hulling and further processing.

Benefits & Flavour Impact

• Enhances natural sweetness and fruity notes
• Adds complexity, body, and a wine-like texture
• Can introduce tropical, floral, or citrusy characteristics depending on the fruit used
• Experimentation with fermentation time and fruit types creates unique cup profiles