Cypress Grove Chiroso – Colombia

Colombia Edward Sandoval (Chiroso, Washed Process) Specialty Score: 90.1 Sold in ½ lb bags – Small batch, roasted fresh Whole Bean

Cypress Grove Chiroso is Burl & Brew’s lightest and most aromatic offering — a celebration of high-elevation Colombian terroir and the rare Chiroso variety. Roasted to a City+ / Light Roast, this cup is bright, floral, and delicately sweet, with a tea-like clarity that sets it apart from your medium and espresso roasts.

Grown by Edward Sandoval in the highlands of Antioquia, this washed Chiroso lot delivers jasmine tea aromatics, raw sugar sweetness, and a crisp white grape acidity — a refined, high-toned profile that rewards slow sipping and clean brewing.

Flavor Notes

A delicate, expressive cup with floral aromatics and juicy brightness.

• Aromatics: Jasmine, citrus blossom, white tea

• Sweetness: Panela, raw sugar, honey

• Fruit: White grape, pear skin, dried mango

• Finish: Clean, brisk, tea-like with subtle florals

Expect a jasmine-forward opening, a light honey body, and a crisp grape finish that lingers with elegance.

Origin & Producer

This lot comes from Edward Sandoval, a producer in Urrao, Antioquia, whose Chiroso trees grow at high elevation and are processed using a traditional washed method. Chiroso is a rare Ethiopian-descended variety known for its floral complexity and high cup scores — this lot is a standout example.

The washed process preserves clarity and structure, allowing the variety’s high-toned aromatics and juicy acidity to shine through.

Roast Profile – Burl & Brew

City+ / Light Roast Crafted to highlight florals, acidity, and aromatic sweetness.

• Bright, clean acidity

• Light, tea-like body

• Strong floral and fruit presence

• Ideal for pour-over and manual brew methods

Roasted fresh in small batches to preserve peak aromatics and flavor clarity.