LA DOLCE VITA

1. PANAMA/Hacienda La Esmerelda “Diamond Mountain”-The Peterson Family that produces the world famous “Geisha” coffee also produces this rich and complex Eco-friendly Rainforest Alliance coffee. This what I discovered cupping this coffee.

FRAGRANCE- Caramel and Vanilla with hints of roasted hazelnuts.

FLAVOR-Peppery with a lemon citrus twist.

BODY-Rich, and thick

FINISH-A nice spicyness that resonates on the tongue. Very Clean.

2. GUATEMALAN/San Jose Ocana Estate-The Ocana Estate was the #2 winner in this years “Cup of Excellence” competition in Guatemala.

FRAGRANCE- A fudgy cocoa aroma with hints of honey and walnuts.

FLAVOR-Smooth and sweet with a red delicious apple note.

BODY- Medium, viscous.

FINISH-Very clean and refreshing.

3. SUMATRA/”Blue Batak”- A semi-washed carefully processed coffee from the Lintong region south of Lake Toba. Sweet and clean with bright acidity. Very uncommon for Sumatra.

FRAGRANCE-Herbal/floral

FLAVOR-Super sweet with hints of honeydew melon and Jasmine Green Tea.

BODY-Plush

FINISH-Long, sweet and herbal

4. ETHIOPIA/Amaro Gayo Organic- Organically farmed and processed by Asnakech Thomas the only female coffee producer and exporter in Ethiopia. 80% of her employees are female.

Amaro Gayo is a berry bomb. I was going over my cupping sheet that I used a few weeks ago and there is a big WOW! in the fragrance and aroma section. I remember when I broke the crust an amazing blueberry/cherry aroma drifted up and curled the hair in my nostrils. (it was a good thing). I loved this coffee.

FRAGRANCE-Berry, berry, and berry

FLAVOR- A full and sweet fruit flavor

BODY- Thick and buttery

FINISH-Long and fruity

5. KENYA/Tambaya PB- A peaberry (one whole single bean instead of two half’s) that I found had a very intense complex flavor with a nice balance. I only received a small sample when I cupped this coffee and roasted it very light as I always do when I cup. I’m really looking forward to try some different roast profiles and see what I can really bring out in this coffee.

FRAGRANCE-Milk chocolate that carried through on the break

FLAVOR - Tangy, full and complex

BODY-Soft and creamy

FINISH-Clean lingering peppery note.