February 24, 2009 in tasting notes | Comments (0)
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The first word that jumps to mind is wood. The aromas are the first clue, starting with a distinct cedary smell combined with fruit, and meaty organics tones. This coffee is very dry, with a contrasting creamy finish. There is a tiny tinge of tartness which suggests some acidity, but it is very slight and quickly fades to the background against a cocoa-wood combination – think dark chocolate covered walnut, if such a thing were to exist. There is a smooth, watery mouthfeel with a mild, very long, dry finish that is dusty and powdery. Another excellent Indonesian.