May 22, 2015
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Baraka Buna – has Asian sweet 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 and red cherryEither a flavor in the coffee, or referring to the fruit of the coffee tree, which somewhat resembles a red cherry.: Either a flavor in the coffee, or... ...more notes.
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe Kela Kochore – fruit-laden with extreme cleanliness and floralFloral notes in coffee exemplify the connection between taste and smell. Describing the taste of a specific flower is near impossible...we always default to “it tastes like it... ...more complexity.
Kenya Kirinyaga Karimikui AA – a classic 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, tart citrus juice and grape accents, syrupy 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 across the roast spectrum.
Guatemala Alotenango Tres Volcanes – a small farmer blend, a great drinking coffee with mouth-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.
Uganda Organic Cheema Kapchorwa – a different side of African coffee, and will appeal to fans of the low acid, 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 nature of Indonesians and Brazils.
Espresso Workshop #35 – Arruuugas! – This three-bean blend produces viscous 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, complexThe co-presence of many aroma and flavor attributes, with multiple layers. A general impression of a coffee, similar to judgments such as "balanced" or "structured" ...more layers of 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, and dark fruit top notes.
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