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The Fermentation Project

$36.00Price
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Expected to ship mid September
    The James Hoffmann Fermentation Project Tasting Kit
     
    Experience the exact same coffee lot transformed into four completely distinct flavor profiles through the science of fermentation.
     
    The Ultimate Educational Coffee Box for Coffee Lovers
    This limited-edition tasting kit is a global collaboration between world-renowned coffee educator James Hoffmann and fermentation specialist Lucia Solis. By taking a single, identical harvest from Antigua, Guatemala, and splitting it into four separate processing methods, this kit isolates the exact impact that microbes and fermentation have on your morning cup. It is designed specifically for side-by-side comparative cuppings, but we've included enough coffee for you to also enjoy brewing them after the event or cup again with friends.
     
    The kit contains 4 x 100g bags of the four processes:
     
    01. Mechanically Demucilaged (The Control)
    • The Process: Mucilage is stripped instantly via mechanical equipment with zero fermentation time.
    • The Flavor: The baseline cup, presenting pure coffee genetics, terroir, and clean acidity.
     
    02. Wild Fermentation (The Traditional)
    • The Process: Coffee is fermented for 48 hours relying entirely on native, ambient yeasts and bacteria.
    • The Flavor: A classic Guatemalan profile with enhanced complexity, body, and traditional regional fruit notes.
     
    03. Lactobacillus Inoculated (The Bacteria)
    • The Process: Inoculated with a specific lactic acid bacteria strain to steer the fermentation pathway.
    • The Flavor: Creamy, lactic mouthfeel with bright, crisp, food-like organic acidity.
     
    04. Yeast Inoculated (The Catalyst)
    • The Process: Fermented using a selected, commercial wine-style yeast strain.
    • The Flavor: Intensely aromatic, highly structured, clean fruit notes, and an elongated finish.
     
    Timeline
    We're taking orders now and have a very limited number of kits available. We will roast and ship coffees so that they reach you rested and ready to brew/cup in time for the live cupping event on October 3rd.
     
    • Pre-Order Status: Open Now (Strictly limited quantities based on green stock allocations).
    • The Roast & Ship Window: All kits will be roasted, packaged immediately to seal in flavor, and shipped out mid-September.
    • The Goal: Curated transit windows ensure the coffee lands on your doorstep and is well rested before the event.
    • Global Live Tasting: Saturday, October 3, 2026. Join coffee lovers worldwide via live-stream to cup, analyze, and break down these coffees together. We will share more information soon to buyers if they opt in for our newsletter.
     
    • Price: $36.00
    • Origin: Antigua, Guatemala
    • Producer: Finca Medina
    • Varietal: Bourbon & Caturra
    • Format: 4 x 100g bags (400g total)
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