VULCAO MELOSO
 
Pronunciation: [Vool-cow Meh-lo-so]
Translation: Portuguese for 'Honey Volcano'
Origin: Brazil, Guatemala
 
The Flavour Profile:
Vulcao Meloso is a study in terrestrial comfort and thermodynamic balance. It avoids the fleeting acidity of light roasts to find a permanent sweet spot of syrupy richness that mimics the density of the volcanic soil itself.
 
The Opening: The cup opens with a grounded and inviting warmth. The acidity is muted and soft allowing the immediate sensation of dark maple syrup and toasted grain to coat the tongue.
The Body: This is a coffee of tactile luxury with a viscosity score of 4/5. It has a silky medium heavy mouthfeel where the distinct nuttiness of roasted pecan and buttery toffee dominates the mid palate.
The Finish: The experience concludes with a clean sweet resolution. The nuttiness fades into a lingering finish of smooth milk chocolate that leaves the palate feeling refreshed and satisfied.
 
The Science of the Bean:
This blend is a geological study in the marriage of Fire and Earth with a specific focus on the mineral composition of the terroir.
 
Andosol Chemistry: The Guatemalan beans are grown in grey Andosols which are soils formed from volcanic ash and glass. This substrate is rich in potassium and phosphorus which aids in the rapid translocation of sugars from the tree to the cherry creating the distinct honey sweetness.
The Maillard Zone: We roast this blend to a specific medium development to maximise the Maillard reaction. This is the chemical browning process where amino acids and reducing sugars react to create pyrazines which are the heavy molecular compounds responsible for the nutty and toffee flavours.
Structural Density: The Brazilian component is processed in the sun which allows the seed to develop a heavier cellular structure. This provides the 'bass notes' of the blend supporting the lighter sweeter Guatemalan top notes.


The Meloso Monkey:
The Guatemalan Spider Monkey serves as the charismatic connector between the ash of the earth and the heat of the honey.
 
Sovereign of the Slopes: This agile acrobat of the ash covered peaks mirrors the fluid finesse of the coffee itself. Just as the monkey moves with precise poise through the steamy slopes this blend navigates the palate with a smooth stability that never falters.
Honeyed Heat: The concept of 'Vulcao Meloso' captures a contradiction of chemistry. It represents a warmth without wrath; a molten mellowness that mimics the physical sensation of heated honey. It offers a soothing simmer rather than a sharp sting providing a thermal comfort that radiates through the cup.