Peregrinations July 2009: Mexico Organic Chiapas Proish Coop
This very interesting coffee starts with three very distinct stages of aroma: first the sweet fruit smell of the whole bean; then the flower perfume of the brewed bean; finally, the chocolate-caramel cup. The flavors are touches of sweet fruit, hinting toward apricot, wrapped with caramel. There is a combination of woody-nuttiness too (think cedar and hazelnuts) that continues into the finish. The mouthfeel is smooth with medium-to-big body. It is a very balanced cup, with light acidity and is the best coffee we have had from Mexico in recent memory.