Steadfast La Esmeralda



   Today I have the 4th and final bean I've featured from Steadfast Roasters out of Franklin, Tennessee. (sad day) All of their beans have been fantastic; these folks are doing great things. Steadfast Coffee Roasters create a distinct roasting profile for every coffee in order to accentuate its terroir, or unique growing environment. They cup every batch of coffee that’s roasted to ensure the quality of the seed has been maintained and to dial in their profiles as consistently as possible. They also celebrate the hard work that has come before them by using sustainable and relationship-building sourcing practices with both farmers and importers. Their roasting team takes “origin trips” to source, cup and score their coffees at the farms themselves. After making buying decisions on the spot, it’s then their joint duty to find a trust-worthy importer to transport the coffee. The result is the ultimate in sustainable purchasing, longevity of product quality, and traceability on the farm level. 

   This is their La Esmeralda Bean, from Boquete, Panama. I brewed this at my 1:12 ratio. Steadfast notes flavors of honey, blackberry, and strawberry. Another awesome cold brew. Sweet and berry, with the berries being dark and bold. Nice tart acidity. Definitely getting that caramel/honey sweetness. Another winner from Steadfast. 

   Many thanks to Dustin & Steadfast for the tasty beans. These guys came with 4 very strong beans, all of which I would love to brew again. Top Roaster in my book!

Go buy all their beans:  steadfast.coffee



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