90	La Mill Coffee Alhambra, California Aged Sumatra Roast: Medium-Dark Review Date: December 2007 Origin: Northern Sumatra, Indonesia Price: NA

Blind Assessment: A classic Sumatra balance of sweet fruit and rich earth notes animate aroma and cup. The fruit displays a distinct black-cherry and orange character, particularly in the aroma, though flavor fades rather quickly in the very mildly astringent finish.

Notes: Aged coffees from Indonesia like this Sumatra are usually held in special warehouses in Singapore in humid but well-ventilated conditions for two years or more. Aging typically mutes acidity, increases body, and introduces a mild (as here) to intense musty note. La Mill is a resolutely high-end retail and wholesale roaster located in the Los Angeles area. Visit www.lamillcoffee.com or call 626-202-0100 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Port drinkers or anyone who enjoys roundly sweet, fruity beverages tempered by aromatic wood or earth tones.

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