Colombia Herrera Finca Las Florestales – flavors of berry jam, fresh squeezed orangeOrange aromatics and flavors are prized in coffee, whether they take the form of sweet orange flesh and pulp, or orange peel. Orange flavors or aromatics can range... ...more juice, kaffir lime note and cacao nibs and ripe plum with immense bodyAssociated with and sensed by mouthfeel, body is sense of weight and thickness of the brew, caused by the percentage of soluble solids in the cup, including all... ...more in darker roasts
Colombia Elias Finca El Azulejo – is balanced, with sweet caramelCaramel is a desirable form of sweetness found in the flavor and aroma of coffee, and is an extension of roast taste. Extremely light or dark coffees will... ...more juxtaposed by roasted nut, and a rindy citrus note. As it cools, the profile gives way to honeyIn coffee, honey-like sweetness is often found, but we use terms such as refined honey (highly filtered and processed) as opposed to raw honey rustic honey sweetness. This... ...more and black tea. A well-rounded coffee, and one that will prove well in espressoA small coffee beverage, about 20 ml, prepared on an espresso machine where pressurized hot water extracted through compressed coffee.: In its most stripped-down, basic form, this is... ...more applications too.
Ethiopia Guji Zone Akrabi – is laden with unrefined sugars and florals, like muscovadoA type of unrefined brown sugar with a strong molasses flavor, although it is not made by combining molasses with white sugar.: Also known as "Barbados sugar" or... ...more sugar and lilac…also sweet fruits, and soft citrus notes.
Ethiopia Muhrabawi Limu – has a raw honey sweetnessSweetness is an important positive quality in fine coffees, and is one of five basic tastes: Sour, Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Savory (Umami). In coffee, sweetness is a highly... ...more in the cup that fades into graham-like sweet grain flavor, cut through with nice cleansing acidityAcidity is a positive flavor attribute in coffee, also referred to as brightness or liveliness. It adds a brilliance to the cup, whereas low acid coffees can seem... ...more. Would work great as a highlight espresso blend component.
Guatemala Candelaria Lote Venecia – City roasts have a green tea/roasted barley flavor with lemonLemon notes, as well as other related citrusy flavors or acidities, are prized in coffee. These usually express themselves as a bright accent in the cup, or aromatic... ...more oil and a hint of sesame. Darker roasts build sweetness a bit, refined cane sugarA refined sugar, that has a no rustic sweetness. This was called "refined sugar" but has been rebranded as "cane sugar" thanks perhaps to C and H brand.... ...more, and a lemony acidity shows well.
Guatemala Huehuetenango Hoja Blanca – shows golden raisin and malic brightnessA euphemistic term we use often to describe acidity in coffee. A bright coffee has more high, acidic notes. : A euphemistic term to describe acidity in coffee.... ...more and eludes at the fruitedIn some coffee taster’s lexicon, “fruity” means the coffee is tainted with fruit, and “fruited” means a coffee is graced by positive fruit notes. We don't exactly see... ...more profile that comes with a cool cup. The sweetness is quite syrupy. Full City roasts bring a chocolateA general flavor or aroma term reminiscent of chocolate. But what type? Usually described with more specifics.: Chocolate is a broad, general flavor or aroma term reminiscent of... ...more confectionary quality.
Kenya Gichugu Kamwangi AB – Malic to citric fruits, and acidity that winds up somewhere between grapefruit and black tea. Good for espresso.
Kenya Kirinyaga Kiangoi AB – has dark grape juice and mulling spiceA spice mix for adding flavor and aroma to a warm beverage, apple cider or wine. This mix might include all or an assortment of the following; allspice,... ...more flavors, along with a fresh mango note. A standout brewed coffeeBrewed Coffee refers to all coffee preparations produced by adding non-pressurized water to coffee grounds. Contrasted with espresso coffee, which is produced under pressure, brewed coffee is primarily... ...more, acidity is malic like apple-juice, and refreshing. The finishSimilar to aftertaste, but it refers to the impression as the coffee leaves the palate. Aftertaste is the sensations gathered after the coffee has left the mouth. We... ...more is sweet, crowning an already elegant KenyaKenya is the East African powerhouse of the coffee world. Both in the cup, and the way they run their trade, everything is topnotch.: Kenya is the East... ...more cup.
Yemen Mokha Bani Haraz – Intense, with pungentRefers to an aggressive, intense aroma or flavor, often related to spices (pepper) or roast tastes. Pungent foods are often called "spicy", meaning a sharp or biting character,... ...more sarsaparilla, dried fig and tamarind. Dark cacao and aromatic wood show at deeper roast levels, still fruited, with prune and dark berry notes. Viscous body. Good for espresso.
Yemen Dhamari Anis – has a sweetness throughout, contrasted by savory and aromatic wood notes, and rusticA general characterization of pleasantly "natural" flavors, less sophisticated and less refined, but appealing. : What is Rustic? This is a general term we came up with... Dried... ...more cocoa nibs. Fruited accents at City+City+ roast is an ideal roast level that occurs roughly between 425 and 435 degrees Fahrenheit in many coffee roasters with a responsive bean probe where First Crack... ...more include quishr tea, muskmelon, and dry pineapple. Good for espresso.
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