Posts Tagged ‘cocoa’
September 9, 2009 in coffee club | Comments (0)
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This unique organic peaberry from Café Cascada starts with an elegant combination of aromas of fruit and nuts. Once in the cup, the flavors include cocoa, a mix of tart and sweet cherries, nut meat, malt, and subtle hints of spice and herbs. The mouthfeel has a light and airy texture and is perfectly balanced, reminding one of chiffon. Although not overtly acidic, a welcome brightness emerges as it cools. The finish is long with cocoa and tart cherry tones. This is a superb, very well balanced coffee.
Importer comments: Sweet chocolate, black cherry, sugar cane, dried stone fruit, syrupy mouth feel, clean, syrah wine, pecans, malt.
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.
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.
November 29, 2008 in tasting notes | Comments (0)
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Snickers? Lemonade? You’ve got to be kidding! The consensus here is milk chocolate with caramel and nuts mixed with a watery, citrus acidity. Other layers include apples and a powdery cocoa experience. We are thrilled to be able to offer this organically grown, artisanal bean from one of our favorite importers.
November 23, 2008 in tasting notes | Comments (0)
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This cup starts off with a deep, dark, fruity aroma that says “sweet.” The dominant flavors that stand out are milk chocolate with a touch of hazelnuts and brown sugar. The body is exceptionally smooth and silky, with a rich, buttery mouthfeel. There is a cocoa powder dryness on the finish with a real coffee taste mixed with a light citrusy tartness. This is a very elegant cup of coffee. Single Estate.
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