Unveiling December Discovery Subscription: Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A & Cerro Azul Java 672-B

ON TIME is the moment of touch for the December Discovery Subscription – the instant when the year’s rotation softly halts to unveil what has fully matured. December, therefore, is not merely a normal time marker, but the right time, a moment of realization, of reflection to clearly see how the delicate and persistent elements have connected throughout a long year.

Holding this month’s box, you are the right person in this perfectly timed encounter. Your very presence closes the ON TIME circle, allowing every value entrusted throughout this long journey to find an anchor, and to find someone to truly listen and comprehend.

ON TIME – The Intersection Where the Right Person Meets the Right Moment

Cerro Azul – a farm within the Fincas Mierisch system with over 100 years of development, is proof that when the timing is ripe enough, transformation will take place. Once forgotten arid land, Cerro Azul truly came back to life only when the “right person” met the “right moment”. In 2011, from his position as Head Judge at Cup of Excellence Honduras, Erwin Mierisch (currently owner of the farm) was granted the serendipitous opportunity to see the sleeping potential of this land. With unwavering perseverance, he began the journey of soil rehabilitation, ecological restoration, investment in genetics, and the development of sustainable cultivation.

When the land was awakened, the quintessential coffee lots gradually appeared, yet not by chance. They are the culmination of many seasons of rain and sun, of persistent observation and timely care. Therefore, when the first coffee cherries emerged, they became the sign of ripeness precisely at the moment chosen by nature.

And just as the rotation of a year only concludes at its correct time, the December Discovery Subscription is formed by a complete convergence between the two coffee lots: Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A and Cerro Azul Java 672-B. These two notes stand side-by-side like two streams meeting at the right time – a testament to the subtle rule of nature and the human journey that: when the timing is right, all things find each other to create a value that could not have arrived sooner, nor could it be later.

Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A – Unveiling the Pristine Flavor Journey

Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A is the moment when the beauty of Siguatepeque gently unfolds before the drinker. It is a plateau enveloped by a thin morning mist, where the mild climate preserves every nascent life, and where the first steps of Cerro Azul’s revival begin to regain their breath.

In that space, the Orange Bourbon varietal appeared as a timely blessing. A rare, delicate yet internally powerful mutation, it only truly shines when nurtured with patience and meticulous care. The rigorous Washed processing method is applied with near-absolute precision, to retain the bean’s pristine essence and the clarity within every layer of flavor it carries.

As the coffee flavor spreads on the tongue, one can immediately sense the convergence of many moments. The bright note recalls the flavor of raspberry, the gentle smoothness evokes milk chocolate, and the warm depth is like fudge. This cup of coffee is like a gentle flow, moving from pristine clarity to mild sweetness, and finally settling into an unforgettable softness.

Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A is the proof of what nature and humans wish to convey: the most beautiful things only appear when everything is ready, and when we choose to pause and perceive it, that moment truly becomes whole!

Cerro Azul Java 672-B – Harmonizing with the Enduring Sound of Earth and Time

From the hillsides of Siguatepeque, Cerro Azul Java 672-B carries a sense of peace and stillness, much like the very breath of this land. Each coffee tree grows in a fragile balance between nature and human endeavor, where time seems to slow down so that every bean is fully nourished, absorbing the story of the Siguatepeque source and the journey of Cerro Azul’s rebirth.

Java (commonly knowns as Javanica), the ancient varietal originating from Ethiopia, is considered a symbol of persistence and stability. Grown on the soil revived from neglect, this varietal is cared for with utmost thoroughness before being processed using the Washed method. Clean water is meticulously treated, and every cycle of washing, fermentation, and drying is precisely controlled, aiming to preserve the inherent purity and clarity of the bean. Each stage is like a commitment that the final flavor will fully reflect the natural soul of the Java varietal.

From the very first sip, the Java 672-B cup resonates like a deep, tranquil harmony. The hazelnut jam flavor opens first, soft and sweet, followed by a stabilizing hint of crunchy baked cookie, and then a gentle touch of fresh raspberry lightly brushes the palate, awakening the overall flavor while maintaining its inherent elegance. All elements blend subtly, bringing a sense that is simultaneously profound, enduring, bright, and the pristine purity of nature.

Cerro Azul Java 672-B does not stand alone; it is the subtle connection from Orange Bourbon 672-A, continuing the flavor narrative, moving from the blossoming purity of Bourbon to the stable, profound tone of Java. The two streams meet at the right time, concluding the perfect flavor circle in the December Discovery Subscription, proving that complete value only appears when every link from the earth, the people, and the time harmonizes in perfect rhythm.

Message of December Discovery Subscription – A Pause for the Cycle to Further Mature

December always carries the nature of completion: it is the moment we look back at the journey and realize that results could only appear when all elements touched at the precise time. And in this final month of the year, that story is told through two coffee lots from the Cerro Azul farm of Fincas Mierisch, which did not merely “arrive” but emerged at the perfect moment, as if guided by the natural rhythm of ON TIME.

Fincas Mierisch revived Cerro Azul when the timing was ripe, the Orange Bourbon and Java varietals could only reveal their intrinsic beauty upon encountering the right land, the right climate, and the right processes, and XLIII Coffee chooses to tell this story in December because this is the year’s sole moment of sufficient stillness for us to truly listen to delicate truths. All these intersecting points, the earth, the varietals, the people, and the brand, met in perfect rhythm, forming a flavor journey that could only appear “when the time came”.

Cerro Azul Orange Bourbon 672-A and Cerro Azul Java 672-B, standing side-by-side, become a subtle dialogue between genesis and contemplation. This very convergence creates the meaning of December, where every effort of the entire year finds its moment to shine. For XLIII Coffee, this is the moment for the story to be fully told, and for you, this is the time when those values find the sympathetic listener they have always sought.

Now, as we reach the final rhythms of 2025, Discovery Subscription sends you a gentle message: “Believe in the moments that arrive at the right time!”. Just like the two flavors from Cerro Azul, every journey requires its own degree of ripeness, and every result needs to meet the right person to be truly understood.

A new year is approaching, bringing new cycles, new origins, and new coffee beans quietly preparing for their own moments. XLIII Coffee hopes you will continue to accompany us, so that each passing month is another chance for you to touch a new ON TIME moment, in the most natural and profound way!