Name: Los Altos
Brand: Origin Coffee
SKU: 7778514951
Price: 10 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (478 reviews)

Los Altos

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

478 Reviews

£10.00

Roasted Hazelnut, Prune, Green Apple

Los Altos is a coffee that lies at the core of who we are. We’ve worked with the brilliant Mierisch family for over 12 years, a Direct Trade relationship based on a commitment to quality and progress. Full-bodied, with soft acidity, Los Altos remains as popular today as ever—with good reason.

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Los Altos is a geographically dynamic farm composed of just over 70 hectares of rolling hills at the base of Kilambé Mountain. Each time we arrive here, we’re greeted by the workers who come together to create this incredible crop, from coffee growers to pickers.

This coffee is roasted to showcase the relationship between the farm and roastery by highlighting the unique markers of terroir, and imparting our identity on the final cup. This creates a coffee that is approachable, familiar and full of flavour. In the cup there is a soft acidity, full body and creamy finish with comforting notes of milk chocolate and caramel.
Country: Nicaragua
Region: Jinotega
Produced by: The Mierisch Family
Process: Washed
Varietal: Red Catuai
Elevation: 1,275 - 1,400 masl
Price to Producer: $2.90/lb
Price vs C Market: +49%
Cup Score: 84
Relationship Since: 2011
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Equipment: V60 Bundle
Grind Size: Coarse (Setting 5.75 on Fellow Opus)
Temperature: 97°
Dose/Yield: 15/250g
Brew Time: 03.10 - 3.20

For this Los Altos recipe we're brewing V60. We encourage you to explore different brew methods, as our range is roasted great however you like to prepare.

Step 1: Start with a 45g bloom
Step 2: At 0.30, pour to 100g
Step 3: At 1.00, pour to 150g
Step 4: At 1.30, pour to 250g
Step 5: Enjoy

Watch our v60 brewing guide.

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Snapshot

Tasting Notes Roasted Hazelnut, Prune, Green Apple
Body Smooth, round
Acidity Crisp, lime-like
Finish Medium, chocolate

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A Commitment to Excellence

Championing speciality coffee from every angle, at every step of the journey. Starting at the source and working with the seasons. Holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of social and environmental performance. Every sip of our coffee is a result of years of dedication to seasonality, provenance and sustainability.

Producer

The Mierisch family has a rich history in the coffee industry that dates to 1908, establishing themselves as prominent coffee growers and producers. Yet it was only 21 years ago that Senior Erwin Mierisch, the son of Dr. Erwin Mierisch, began focusing on producing speciality coffee. This shift came about when Senior Erwin Mierisch participated in a Nicaraguan coffee competition, where he translated for his father.

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Origin

Sitting on the borders of Honduras and Costa Rica, Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. Despite its size, Nicaragua’s coffee regions are nestled in a small northern pocket of the country, where unique micro-climates, diverse terrain, and a deep commitment to sustainable solutions has not only rescued a volatile industry, but propelled it into the world of speciality coffee. Consistent in quality, Nicaraguan coffee is well-regarded for its sweeter chocolate and nut flavours, as well as floral notes, and a clean, bright citric acidity.

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“Our relationship with the Mierisch family represents the core of what Origin stands for; meaningful partnerships, real conversations, and innovation. Los Altos has been a firm favourite at Origin for years and has every quality you want from a morning coffee.”

Freda Yuan, 3x UK Cup Tasting Champion

Director of Coffee

The Origin Difference

Voted Europes Best x 2 Europe's Best Speciality Coffee Roaster 2023 & 2024
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Queen’s Award Winner Celebrating our environmental and social ethos which sits at the heart of Origin.
Over 10,000 reviews Coffee you can trust for brilliant brewing at home.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 478 reviews

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Jose C.
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Yesterday
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid
A great option for my moka
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sangyeong l.
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Preferred Brewing Method AeroPress
Coffee Preferences Nutty, Floral, Bright, Natural Process, Washed Process
Country Preference Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Kenya
3 days ago
Preferred Brewing Method AeroPress
Coffee Preferences Nutty, Floral, Bright, Natural Process, Washed Process
Country Preference Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Kenya
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good quality, not too heavy
it smells so fresh, good body, reasonable price.
it can be a little heavy for people who enjoy tea more than coffee.
I'm so happy I got this one.
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Lucas B.
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Preferred Brewing Method AeroPress
Coffee Preferences Natural Process, Sweet, Experimental Process
Country Preference Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda
5 days ago
Preferred Brewing Method AeroPress
Coffee Preferences Natural Process, Sweet, Experimental Process
Country Preference Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Los Altos
Good everyday driver
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Russell B.
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Preferred Brewing Method V60
Coffee Preferences Bright, Sweet
Country Preference I Don't Have One
1 week ago
Preferred Brewing Method V60
Coffee Preferences Bright, Sweet
Country Preference I Don't Have One
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful.
Really lovely sweet finish. My V60 brew with so much varietal taste profiles as it cooled. Tasty to the end.
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Stephe H.
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Preferred Brewing Method Espresso
Coffee Preferences Nutty, Sweet, Experimental Process
Country Preference Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia
1 week ago
Preferred Brewing Method Espresso
Coffee Preferences Nutty, Sweet, Experimental Process
Country Preference Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Los Altos.... amazing..
Los Altos beans were amazing. i wouldn't have expected anything else, really.
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