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Memli Coffee never fails to disappoint. However, their coffee is certainly on the more expensive end of the spectrum. I had been eyeing their Tasting Set for a while as it seemed like a good way to test out a few different roasts and better understand what I might like from them in the future. It is also a great way to test five different origins which is fun in itself. The vials that come in the set have about 45-50g of coffee which allowed me to make about 5 different brews using smaller 8-10g doses on my Deep27 dripper. I was pleased with the packaging and details that come alongside the coffee. This would make for a great gift to any specialty coffee lover out there. Anyways, here is a short and review of the coffees that I tried from the set.

Tanzania - Acacia Hills

This one was sugary with aromas of apples that sit on the nose. More florals come out in the cup alongside some hints of lemon. I particularly enjoyed the sweetness of this roast.

Kenya - Karani AA
Very buttery and sweet on the tongue. I would say light on the florals, but mostly candy like sweetness that persisted as the cup cooled. One of my favorites in terms of the overall mouthfeel.

Pillcocaja - Anaerobic Ecuador
A very sweet, strawberry forward flavor with a touch of funk and light florals. Pleasantly long linger on the tongue. I always enjoy a good strawberry note in a roast like this.

Ethiopia - Banko Gotiti Natural
Red fruits, potent florals, and a creamy mouthfeel. Not as funky as I would expect out of a natural, almost drank more like a washed coffee to me. The strawberry is very forward as it cools as well.

Bolivia - Finca Mathias
Maple syrup is the highlight of the show here. Slight chocolates and red apple on the back end. This was a nice, sweet cup that is comforting and easy drinking. Balanced bitterness and acidity. Probably the most approachable roast for those who are less inclined to drink lighter roasted coffee.

I had a lot of fun trying out these different origins and would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting to try some side by side tastings. Has anyone else purchased any of these bags and enjoyed any one in particular? I feel like it is hard to go wrong with Memli coffee.

Roaster: Coffee Cycle Roasting

Bean Name: Guatemala Chq'Ul

Single Origin / Blend: Single Origin

Origin: Guatemala, Huehuetenango

Roast Date: 7/16/26

Process: Washed

Brew Method: Espresso, Pour Over

Most of you know of Coffee Cycle Roasting if you are familiar with the San Diego specialty coffee scene. If not, you can read the Roaster Highlight with Chris O'Brien from a little while back. I attended my first SD Coffee Club meetup back in July in which Chris so kindly hosted at the Ocean Beach Coffee Cycle location. We tried way too many nice coffees brewed in all sorts of ways and I ended up walking away with a bag of the Guatemalan washed coffee that Chris recommended to me.

I wanted something that would work well mainly for espresso but that would shine as pour over when I wanted to test that out. This roast was surprisingly light but did such an amazing job for both brew methods. As a pour over, it was very juicy on the palate with some hints of orange and dark chocolate. There was an acidity that was present but not overpowering. I felt like this one presented as a clean, washed profile that was thoroughly enjoyable on my Deep27 and Kalita combo. As espresso, I was getting some extremely well balanced shots using an Ikape Convex basket that were much sweeter than what I was getting in my pour overs. It seemed to bring out a bit more of the chocolatey notes and was super flavorful in a smaller milk drink. I could easy use this one as a daily driver and could see this as a roast that could help beginners to the specialty coffee world start to appreciate something roasted a bit lighter.