85	North Pole Coffee Roasters North Pole, Alaska North Pole Blend Roast: Medium Review Date: December 1998 Origin: Various Price: NA

Blind Assessment: A solid American-style breakfast profile: Dry and acidy but balanced, complete, closing on rich. Everything is up front, however: limited dimension and development.

Notes: A solid American-style breakfast coffee from a small roaster in Santa's neighborhood. Dry and acidy but balanced, complete, closing on rich. My gazetteer doesn't list a North Pole in Alaska, but it must be there because it has a zip code and at least one 800- number, the small North Pole Coffee Roasting Company.

Who Should Drink It: The holiday factor:A brisk, honest pancakes-and-eggs coffee with a nice red bag and a value-added location.

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