Sourced by the same people who source the beloved la Magnolia, the El Indio is from Tarrazu, not Tres Rios, and it is bolder, but there is more. Right away, you need to know that this coffee doesn't smell like the final cup. I was ready to write off this coffee until I tasted it. Richer, bolder, and more complex than the la Magnolia. It is dry and light in body like a typical Costa Rica, but the washed process brings out a balance and rich middle that give more body and a less delicate feel than other coffees in this region.
This coffee has a mellow, mature Meyer lemon quality. It isn't acidic in the way a grapefruit or typical lemon is, but more round and definitely lemon. It is very, very good in a darker roast of this coffee.
Try before you stock up with a 1/2 pound sample!