December 5, 2008 in cup of excellence | Comments (0)
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The smells from the grind to the cup are perfumy-florals that evoke dandelions, a brown sugar sweetness, cocoa-chocolate and a mix of spices: savory and sweet, including a “red-hots” candy artificial cinnamon tone. The taste is high and bright, with a dominant citrus acidity similar to a tart plum. Although the scale is definitely tipped toward the bright, this coffee is actually quite balanced between acidic and silky, although it happens in sequence rather than simultaneously. The combination dusty cocoa and silky chocolate flavors follow quickly as the cup moves into a subtle, long finish. This is an exceptionally smooth cup.