Watermelon, Lychee
Sidra is one of the most sought-after coffee varieties around right now, and this example from Carlos Estrada's farm in Cobán shows exactly why. Grown at 1,740 metres and processed using a traditional washed method, it delivers bright tropical fruit - watermelon and lychee - with a clean, mouthwatering finish. It's a natural fit for a slow pour over when you've got the time to pay attention.
Tropical fruit, washed bright clean
Sidra is a variety that's earned its reputation the hard way - through the cup. Derived from Bourbon, it has a natural tendency toward vivid fruit and floral complexity, and at Carlos Estrada's Santa Irene farm in Cobán, grown at 1,740 metres, those qualities come through with real clarity. A traditional washed process keeps everything clean and precise, letting the fruit do the talking without the ferment-forward weight that other processing methods can bring.
In the cup, watermelon and lychee lead the way - bright, tropical and refreshing, with a mouthwatering finish that lingers without overstaying its welcome. It's the kind of coffee that suits a careful pour over on a quiet morning, where you've got a moment to pay attention. Assembly have let the variety and the terroir speak for themselves, and the result is a coffee that feels both considered and effortless.
About the Roaster
Assembly Coffee started in Brixton in 2015, built around a simple conviction: that a roastery should source what its customers actually need, not what looks good on a shelf. Now a B-Corp certified team of thirty, they work with producers, scientists and hospitality partners across the world - bringing carefully chosen coffees to independent cafes, restaurants and home brewers from London to Manila.
