Espresso- Diego Robelo - Grand Peaberry Washed

A Rare and Sweet Grand Peaberry from Aquiares Estate

This unique lot, cultivated by Diego Robelo at Aquiares Estate, showcases the rare peaberry mutation. These naturally occurring round beans deliver intense sweetness and a vibrant acidity, setting this selection apart as an extraordinary discovery for coffee lovers.

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  A Rare Natural Mutation: Peaberries occur when only one single round bean develops inside the coffee cherry, representing just 7% of the entire Aquiares harvest.
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  Intensified Flavour Profile: The compact, spherical structure of the peaberry traps and concentrates natural sugars, resulting in an incredibly crisp and balanced cup.
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  Sustainable Grade Elevation: Diego Robelo’s forward-thinking approach bypasses standard commodity processing, sorting these hidden gems to directly elevate the entire farm community.

The Story of Grand Peaberry

In 2018, Diego Robelo set out to unlock the hidden value within the traditional estate crop. Following meticulous density sorting and endless cupping sessions, the standalone Grand Peaberry lot was born. Bram was among the very first to taste the early test batches and instantly fell in love with its remarkable fruit clarity.

Inside Aquiares Estate: Innovation with Diego Robelo

Discover how precise sorting and a zero-waste mindset transformed a natural anomaly into a specialty lot.

Read the Story ➔

Roaster's Notes

Because peaberry beans are incredibly round and dense (800G/L), they absorb heat differently than standard flat beans and require careful profiling.

• ➔ Roast Profile: Medium Roast • 11.5 Minutes at 203.2°C

Ethical & Sustainable Ecosystem

Aquiares Estate is fully Rainforest Alliance and Carbon Neutral certified. All coffee fields are shade-grown under native trees, creating protected natural wildlife corridors. Beyond agriculture, Diego provides on-site healthcare, continuous education, and secure childcare programs for the entire harvest team.