Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Grapefruit, Dry
Variety: Caturra
Processing: Washed
Origin: San Marcos, Guatemala
Producers: Guillermo Rubio
Altitude: 1300-1500m
The Orion farm was founded by the Prado family in 1960 in San Marcos, Guatemala on a beautiful piece of land with plenty of shade and water for healthy coffee plants. Guillermo Rubio began managing the farm in 2003, focusing on growing Caturra and Sarchimor varietals for the specialty market. His approach leverages the benefits of his location: plentiful shade trees keep the coffee plants cool and help cherries develop slowly, and the farm's location allows all irrigation to be done with rainwater. Coffees from Orion are processed using traditional methods, and patio dried in lot-separated batches. It's a tried-and-true approach to producing good coffee, and it shows.
This cup of Orion is very fruit-forward, presenting a strong raspberry note from the outset that lingers throughout the cup. A tart grapefruit note contributes some sharpness and citrus acidity to the overall flavor and punches the intensity of this cup through the roof. When we cupped Orion for the first time we were surprised by its crisp, dry finish and how it left us wanting another cup. We hope you'll feel the same way, and use that feeling as motivation to try a few different brewing methods to really get the most out of these beans. As always, send us feedback on the coffees you're really digging. We love to hear from you and get a sense of similar coffees you'd enjoy.
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Sign in to commentJonny Bonilla-Bowman
pomona
Member Since
December '17
One of the best I've gotten
This coffee is my favorite by far
09/15/18
Jacob MacDonald
Denton
Member Since
April '18
Mmmmm...
Smells like grapefruit and has delicious fruity notes even out of a Moka pot.
09/15/18
Tyler Halstead
Chicago
Member Since
July '18
Smooth, light, not bright
It was an easy drinking cup of coffee. The flavor was good, but lacked distinctive notes. Both times I’ve done it as a pour over and it came through tasting fairly weak compared to the usual stuff from MCC. Not bad overall, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to order more of this one.
09/16/18
Nicholas Bruno
Yorkville
Member Since
August '18
Fresh and Light
Very good, I'm bigger on darker roasts but this is a delicious change of pace.
09/18/18
William E Flack
Worcester
Member Since
October '17
Orion Enjoying
Even at 12:00 midnight. I am using an aero press. Which is about two months old for me. I use the simpler method from the inventor. Thanks.
09/23/18
Randall LaLonde
Millcreek
Member Since
July '15
Orion
Very good coffee, sweet and light, you can taste the fruity notes.
09/26/18
Cathy Wood
Corinth
Member Since
December '17
Light & fruity
Couldn't get a strong enough (for me) brew with this bean--but flavor was pleasingly sharp & tart.
10/20/18
Joe Ferguson
Fayetteville
Member Since
October '18
One of the Best coffees I’ve ever had
I go with a medium to course grind on this coffee and brew in my Moka pot. It makes for a light and delicate cup of coffee with crisp fruity notes (not to mention a nice caffeine punch).
10/27/18
Camilla
Long Beach
Member Since
January '18
Amazing!!
To die for.
11/05/18
Ben Mills
Boonton Township
Member Since
December '17
One of our favorites so far
This is one of the best coffee we've had sent to us--very nice rich flavor and aroma
11/12/18
Chris Moses
West Roxbury
Member Since
August '16
Became better with time
The raspberry notes really developed after the first few days drinking this one with pour over.
12/09/18
Ryan Peterson
Salt Lake City
Member Since
November '18
Honestly so good!
This was incredible. Please send over and over again!
12/23/18