Serendipity is a wonderful thing. Last week, trying to find Grindsmiths in Manchester, happened upon a newly opened coffee shop on Deansgate - can’t remember the name. Ordered a V60 of El Placer purple fruits and was knocked out - one of the best pour overs I’ve ever had so ordered some of each offering. Both are really good but the purple is out of this world. You get jasmine floral notes on steroids with sweet honey and a long finish. Darkwoods roast lights so if you are considering trying either, you might find making espresso a bit more challenging. That said, the beans are very evenly roasted - not a hint of under-development.