Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Cherry
Variety: Caturra, Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Origin: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Producers: Aurelio Villatoro
Altitude: 1700m
La Basa is the name of a lot of coffee from Aurelio Villatoro's Finca La Esperanza farm in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. If the name sounds familiar - it is! We've featured coffees from Mr. Villatoro before, including an eponymous lot from Finca La Esperanza, but this is a separate lot of bourbon and caturra from this season's harvest that we just can't get enough of. Many of the coffees from Mr. Villatoro are brighter and more fruit forward, which might be why this coffee stood out on the cupping table: quality consistent with Villatoro lots, but a different flavor profile.
This coffee is primarily rich and grounded, with a dark chocolate note that rings true throughout. Some toffee-like sweetness punches up the flavor and prevents any bitterness, and a hint of cherry notes gives the cup just a slight edge. On the whole, this is a robust coffee that makes a smooth-sipping brew, and we think it'll be a reliable favorite for members that prefer the richer sider of the flavor spectrum. Enjoy!
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Sign in to commentLynn Street
New Haven
Member Since
December '17
My husband’s very favorite to date
He’s a traditional kind of guy, sure, but the coffee is delicious.
08/22/20
Charles Archer
Cape Charles
Member Since
July '20
The best so far
This was my third shipment from Moustache, and the best by far. Very smooth, somewhat mellow, and none of the irritating qualities that put me off the first two. The chocolate and toffee qualities really came through, and a delightful aroma from the beans themselves. Not as dark a roast as I prefer, but in all, it's a winner.
08/24/20
Pete L.
Blue Springs
Member Since
December '16
Tough to dial in
I have been having a difficult time to dial in the right shot for espresso. After several attempts, and adjusting quantity, grind settings, tamping, it is still extracting too fast and has a bitter taste. Now when I grind them for my drip machine it puts out a smooth tasting coffee. To summarise, I don’t intend to use this blend for my espresso any longer for fear of wasting the coffee.
09/02/20
Luke Dougherty
Benbrook
Member Since
July '20
The best
Smoothest coffee to date from Moustache. Easy to drink, and quite light and refreshing.
09/16/20
David Moldawer
Montclair
Member Since
September '20
Nice coffee
Pretty delicious cup of coffee. My son said it was the best coffee he's ever tasted, but he's ten.
09/16/20
Danielle Aviles
Brooklyn
Member Since
September '20
Very Good
The coffee was delicious, it has a great nutty flavor. It was more of a 'light' coffee, which was fine - but I do prefer a stronger/bolder bean. Overall, it has a very nice flavor.
09/19/20
Ethan R
Sausalito
Member Since
October '15
Solid
Smooth and well-balanced, but somewhat lacking in strength and complexity, La Basa is a solid choice for lovers of more classic, medium roasts. Personally, I'd prefer more roastiness, medium-dark, for a coffee from the Classic line.
09/25/20
Jeff Bedser
Yardley
Member Since
October '17
Can I get this every month???
Amazing taste and finish. Bold flavor and smooth taste. My wife asked if we could just get this bean every month! (So can we?)
09/30/20
Steven Gilmer
Huntington Beach
Member Since
June '20
La Basa is the Boss !
This coffee was mellow and rich yet with no acid or bitterness. I had my aunt and cousin over for a visit and they sang it's praises too. I gave them my extra bag I had ordered and I was texted they love it still. Now I'm down to one bag but I feel good I gave them a great coffee and introduced them to the club. Very highly recommended!
10/18/20