82	Allegro Coffee Thornton, Colorado Organic Espresso Sierra Roast: Very-Dark Review Date: March 2005 Origin: Not Disclosed Price: NA

Blind Assessment: Subdued cedar and prune in the aroma. In the small cup medium body and lean mouthfeel. In flavor slightly smoky, slightly sharp, cedar-toned and rather shallow, with a suggestion of fruit and semi (very semi)-sweet chocolate. Shortish and rather astringent finish. Sweetens and rounds in milk, with some fruity chocolate softening the cedar and smoke.

Notes: All coffees composing this blend are certified organically grown. An extremely dark-roasted espresso, darker roasted, for example, than either Peet's or Starbucks espressos, surprising from a roasting company not known for its dark roasting. Allegro Coffee, a subsidiary of Whole Foods Market, offers one of the country's largest selections of single-origin coffees. Visit www.allegrocoffee.com or call 800-277-1107 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: This blend manages to be extremely dark-roasted while remaining fat enough to produce a decent espresso shot, making it a good choice for dark-roast extremists with espresso machines and a commitment to organic products.

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